Distance From Empangeni Airport to King Shaka International Airport, EMG - DUR Distance

The distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 78 miles or 125 kilometers or 68 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 Empangeni ( South Africa ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Empangeni and Durban takes around 0 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Empangeni Airport, Empangeni, South Africa to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 0 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 • EMG - DUR

Kilometers		125 km
Statute Miles		78 miles
Nautical Miles		68 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 10 minutes

Empangeni Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - EMG to DUR Flight Path

Location of Empangeni Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Empangeni, South Africa and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EMG - DUR

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

Location	Local Time
Empangeni (South Africa)	2026-04-02, 00:41:31 SAST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-04-02, 00:41:31 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

Empangeni Airport (EMG / FAEM) Empangeni, South Africa

Destination

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