Distance From David Randall Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from David Randall Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 9226 miles or 14848 kilometers or 8012 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 Balsam Lake ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balsam Lake and Durban takes around 21 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from David Randall Airport, Balsam Lake, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 21 hours 12 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		14848 km
Statute Miles		9226 miles
Nautical Miles		8012 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 12 minutes

David Randall Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

Location of David Randall Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Balsam Lake to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Balsam Lake, United States and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Balsam Lake (United States) and Durban (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Durban time is 8 Hours ahead of Balsam Lake.

Location	Local Time
Balsam Lake (United States)	2026-11-01, 07:31:40 CST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-11-01, 15:31:40 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

David Randall Airport ( / 4WN5) Balsam Lake, United States

Destination

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