Distance From San Alberto Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from San Alberto Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 8037 miles or 12934 kilometers or 6980 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 Limón ( Costa Rica ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Limón and Durban takes around 18 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Alberto Airport, Limón, Costa Rica to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 18 hours 28 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		12934 km
Statute Miles		8037 miles
Nautical Miles		6980 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 28 minutes

San Alberto Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Limón, Costa Rica and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Limón (Costa Rica) and Durban (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Durban time is 8 Hours ahead of Limón.

Location	Local Time
Limón (Costa Rica)	2026-09-12, 05:47:29 CST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-09-12, 13:47:29 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

San Alberto Airport ( / MRSA) Limón, Costa Rica

Destination

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