Distance From El Recuerdo Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from El Recuerdo Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 7321 miles or 11782 kilometers or 6358 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 Flandes ( Colombia ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Flandes and Durban takes around 16 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Recuerdo Airport, Flandes, Colombia to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 16 hours 49 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		11782 km
Statute Miles		7321 miles
Nautical Miles		6358 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 49 minutes

El Recuerdo Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Flandes, Colombia and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Flandes, Colombia and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Flandes (Colombia) and Durban (South Africa) is 7 Hours.
Durban time is 7 Hours ahead of Flandes.

Location	Local Time
Flandes (Colombia)	2026-03-19, 18:29:00 -05
Durban (South Africa)	2026-03-20, 01:29:00 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

El Recuerdo Airport ( / ) Flandes, Colombia

Destination

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