The distance from Big Flat Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 10867 miles or 17488 kilometers or 9437 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.
17488 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Big Flat Airport (United States) and King Shaka International Airport (South Africa).
How long does it take to travel from Whitethorn ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Whitethorn and Durban takes around 24 hours 58 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Big Flat Airport, Whitethorn, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is
24 hours 58 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 | | 17488 km |
| Statute Miles | | 10867 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 9437 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 24 hours 58 minutes |
Big Flat Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path
Location of Big Flat Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Whitethorn, United States and Durban, South Africa.
Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR
Time difference between
Whitethorn (United States) and
Durban (South Africa) is 9 Hours.
Durban time is 9 Hours ahead of Whitethorn.
| Location | Local Time |
| Whitethorn (United States) | 2025-12-16, 09:07:19 MST |
| Durban (South Africa) | 2025-12-16, 18:07:19 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.