Distance From Drayton Valley Industrial Airport to King Shaka International Airport, YDC - DUR Distance

The distance from Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 10077 miles or 16217 kilometers or 8751 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 Drayton Valley ( Canada ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Drayton Valley and Durban takes around 23 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Drayton Valley Industrial Airport, Drayton Valley, Canada to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 23 hours 10 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 • YDC - DUR

Kilometers		16217 km
Statute Miles		10077 miles
Nautical Miles		8751 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 10 minutes

Drayton Valley Industrial Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - YDC to DUR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Drayton Valley, Canada and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Drayton Valley, Canada and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YDC - DUR

Time difference between Drayton Valley (Canada) and Durban (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Durban time is 8 Hours ahead of Drayton Valley.

Location	Local Time
Drayton Valley (Canada)	2026-03-18, 16:05:44 MDT
Durban (South Africa)	2026-03-19, 00:05:44 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

Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC / CER3) Drayton Valley, Canada

Destination

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