Distance From African Union Heliport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from African Union Heliport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 2716 miles or 4371 kilometers or 2359 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 Addis Ababa ( Ethiopia ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Addis Ababa and Durban takes around 6 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from African Union Heliport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 6 hours 14 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		4371 km
Statute Miles		2716 miles
Nautical Miles		2359 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 14 minutes

African Union Heliport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

Location of African Union Heliport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Addis Ababa to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Durban (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Durban time is 1 Hours behind Addis Ababa.

Location	Local Time
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)	2026-09-12, 05:25:10 EAT
Durban (South Africa)	2026-09-12, 04:25:10 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

African Union Heliport ( / ) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Destination

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