Distance From Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport to King Shaka International Airport, BOD - DUR Distance

The distance from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 5520 miles or 8884 kilometers or 4794 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 Bordeaux/Mérignac ( France ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bordeaux/Mérignac and Durban takes around 12 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, Bordeaux/Mérignac, France to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 12 hours 41 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 • BOD - DUR

Kilometers		8884 km
Statute Miles		5520 miles
Nautical Miles		4794 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 41 minutes

Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - BOD to DUR Flight Path

Location of Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bordeaux/Mérignac to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Bordeaux/Mérignac, France and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BOD - DUR

Time difference between Bordeaux/Mérignac (France) and Durban (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Durban time is 1 Hours ahead of Bordeaux/Mérignac.

Location	Local Time
Bordeaux/Mérignac (France)	2025-12-15, 12:28:05 CET
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 13:28:05 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

Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD / LFBD) Bordeaux/Mérignac, France

Destination

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