Distance From Río Frío Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Río Frío Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 5491 miles or 8837 kilometers or 4768 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 Río Frío ( Chile ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Río Frío and Durban takes around 12 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Río Frío Airport, Río Frío, Chile to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 12 hours 37 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		8837 km
Statute Miles		5491 miles
Nautical Miles		4768 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 37 minutes

Río Frío Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Río Frío, Chile and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Río Frío (Chile) and Durban (South Africa) is 5 Hours.
Durban time is 5 Hours ahead of Río Frío.

Location	Local Time
Río Frío (Chile)	2026-05-02, 08:15:44 -03
Durban (South Africa)	2026-05-02, 13:15:44 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

Río Frío Airport ( / SCRI) Río Frío, Chile

Destination

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