Distance From Aalen-Heidenheim/Elchingen Airfield to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Aalen-Heidenheim/Elchingen Airfield () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 5568 miles or 8960 kilometers or 4835 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 Aalen ( Germany ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Aalen and Durban takes around 12 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Aalen-Heidenheim/Elchingen Airfield, Aalen, Germany to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 12 hours 48 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		8960 km
Statute Miles		5568 miles
Nautical Miles		4835 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 48 minutes

Aalen-Heidenheim/Elchingen Airfield to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

Location of Aalen-Heidenheim/Elchingen Airfield & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Aalen, Germany and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Aalen (Germany) and Durban (South Africa) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Aalen (Germany)	2026-08-24, 08:47:57 CEST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-08-24, 08:47:57 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

Aalen-Heidenheim/Elchingen Airfield ( / EDPA) Aalen, Germany

Destination

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