Distance From Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 8141 miles or 13102 kilometers or 7070 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 Zapotal ( Costa Rica ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zapotal and Durban takes around 18 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport, Zapotal, Costa Rica to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 18 hours 43 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		13102 km
Statute Miles		8141 miles
Nautical Miles		7070 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 43 minutes

Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

Location of Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Zapotal, Costa Rica and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

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

Location	Local Time
Zapotal (Costa Rica)	2026-08-25, 15:45:24 CST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-08-25, 23:45:24 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

Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport ( / MRZP) Zapotal, Costa Rica

Destination

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