Distance From Center Island Airport to King Shaka International Airport, CWS - DUR Distance

The distance from Center Island Airport (CWS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 10543 miles or 16966 kilometers or 9155 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 Center Island ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Center Island and Durban takes around 24 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Center Island Airport, Center Island, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 24 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 • CWS - DUR

Kilometers		16966 km
Statute Miles		10543 miles
Nautical Miles		9155 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 14 minutes

Center Island Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - CWS to DUR Flight Path

Location of Center Island Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Center Island to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Center Island, United States and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Center Island, United States and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CWS - DUR

Time difference between Center Island (United States) and Durban (South Africa) is 9 Hours.
Durban time is 9 Hours ahead of Center Island.

Location	Local Time
Center Island (United States)	2025-12-05, 00:31:22 MST
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-05, 09:31:22 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

Center Island Airport (CWS / 78WA) Center Island, United States

Destination

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