Distance From Cape Town International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, CPT - DUR Distance

The distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 794 miles or 1277 kilometers or 690 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 Cape Town ( South Africa ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Durban takes around 1 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 1 hours 49 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 • CPT - DUR

Kilometers		1277 km
Statute Miles		794 miles
Nautical Miles		690 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 49 minutes

Cape Town International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - CPT to DUR Flight Path

Location of Cape Town International Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Cape Town, South Africa and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CPT - DUR

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and Durban (South Africa) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-09-02, 06:01:47 SAST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-09-02, 06:01:47 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

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa

Destination

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