Distance From Valchac Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Valchac Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 5329 miles or 8575 kilometers or 4627 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 Cochrane ( Chile ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cochrane and Durban takes around 12 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Valchac Airport, Cochrane, Chile to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 12 hours 15 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		8575 km
Statute Miles		5329 miles
Nautical Miles		4627 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 15 minutes

Valchac Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Cochrane, Chile and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Cochrane, Chile and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

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

Location	Local Time
Cochrane (Chile)	2026-06-19, 17:11:51 -03
Durban (South Africa)	2026-06-19, 22:11:51 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

Valchac Airport ( / SCAL) Cochrane, Chile

Destination

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