Distance From Alonso Valderrama Airport to King Shaka International Airport, CTD - DUR Distance

The distance from Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 7781 miles or 12523 kilometers or 6757 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Chitré ( Panama ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chitré and Durban takes around 17 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alonso Valderrama Airport, Chitré, Panama to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 17 hours 53 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CTD - DUR

Kilometers		12523 km
Statute Miles		7781 miles
Nautical Miles		6757 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 53 minutes

Alonso Valderrama Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - CTD to DUR Flight Path

Location of Alonso Valderrama Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chitré to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chitré, Panama and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Chitré, Panama and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CTD - DUR

Time difference between Chitré (Panama) and Durban (South Africa) is 7 Hours.
Durban time is 7 Hours ahead of Chitré.

Location	Local Time
Chitré (Panama)	2026-06-19, 19:59:41 EST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-06-20, 02:59:41 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD / MPCE) Chitré, Panama

Destination

King Shaka International Airport (DUR / FALE) Durban, South Africa