Distance From Edermünde-Grifte Airfield to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Edermünde-Grifte Airfield () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 5739 miles or 9236 kilometers or 4984 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 Grifte ( Germany ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grifte and Durban takes around 13 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Edermünde-Grifte Airfield, Grifte, Germany to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 13 hours 11 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		9236 km
Statute Miles		5739 miles
Nautical Miles		4984 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 11 minutes

Edermünde-Grifte Airfield to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

Location of Edermünde-Grifte Airfield & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Grifte, Germany and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Grifte (Germany) and Durban (South Africa) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Grifte (Germany)	2026-05-17, 14:44:50 CEST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-05-17, 14:44:50 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

Edermünde-Grifte Airfield ( / ) Grifte, Germany

Destination

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