Distance From Esenboğa International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, ESB - DUR Distance

The distance from Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 4821 miles or 7758 kilometers or 4186 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 Ankara ( Turkey ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ankara and Durban takes around 11 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 11 hours 4 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 • ESB - DUR

Kilometers		7758 km
Statute Miles		4821 miles
Nautical Miles		4186 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 4 minutes

Esenboğa International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - ESB to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Ankara, Turkey and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESB - DUR

Time difference between Ankara (Turkey) and Durban (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Durban time is 1 Hours behind Ankara.

Location	Local Time
Ankara (Turkey)	2025-12-16, 06:30:15 +03
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 05:30:15 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

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey

Destination

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