Distance From Daocheng Yading Airport to King Shaka International Airport, DCY - DUR Distance

The distance from Daocheng Yading Airport (DCY) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 6098 miles or 9814 kilometers or 5296 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 Garzê (Daocheng) ( China ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Garzê (Daocheng) and Durban takes around 14 hours 1 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Daocheng Yading Airport, Garzê (Daocheng), China to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 14 hours 1 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 • DCY - DUR

Kilometers		9814 km
Statute Miles		6098 miles
Nautical Miles		5296 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 1 minutes

Daocheng Yading Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - DCY to DUR Flight Path

Location of Daocheng Yading Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Garzê (Daocheng) to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Garzê (Daocheng), China and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Garzê (Daocheng), China and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DCY - DUR

Time difference between Garzê (Daocheng) (China) and Durban (South Africa) is 4 Hours.
Durban time is 4 Hours behind Garzê (Daocheng).

Location	Local Time
Garzê (Daocheng) (China)	2026-09-12, 15:21:05 +06
Durban (South Africa)	2026-09-12, 11:21:05 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

Daocheng Yading Airport (DCY / ZUDC) Garzê (Daocheng), China

Destination

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