Distance From Santa Marta Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Santa Marta Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 8097 miles or 13031 kilometers or 7032 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 Orotina ( Costa Rica ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Orotina and Durban takes around 18 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Marta Airport, Orotina, Costa Rica to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 18 hours 36 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		13031 km
Statute Miles		8097 miles
Nautical Miles		7032 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 36 minutes

Santa Marta Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

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

Location	Local Time
Orotina (Costa Rica)	2026-03-19, 21:16:55 CST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-03-20, 05:16:55 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

Santa Marta Airport ( / MRSM) Orotina, Costa Rica

Destination

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