Distance From La Esperanza Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from La Esperanza Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 9648 miles or 15527 kilometers or 8379 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 Matamoros ( Mexico ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Matamoros and Durban takes around 22 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Esperanza Airport, Matamoros, Mexico to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 22 hours 10 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 • - DUR

Kilometers		15527 km
Statute Miles		9648 miles
Nautical Miles		8379 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 10 minutes

La Esperanza Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

Location of La Esperanza Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Matamoros to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Matamoros, Mexico and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Matamoros, Mexico and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Matamoros (Mexico) and Durban (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Durban time is 8 Hours ahead of Matamoros.

Location	Local Time
Matamoros (Mexico)	2026-03-18, 09:20:57 CST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-03-18, 17:20:57 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

La Esperanza Airport ( / ) Matamoros, Mexico

Destination

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