Distance From Flugplatz Birrfeld to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Flugplatz Birrfeld () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 5511 miles or 8870 kilometers or 4786 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 ( Switzerland ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Durban takes around 12 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Flugplatz Birrfeld, , Switzerland to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 12 hours 40 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		8870 km
Statute Miles		5511 miles
Nautical Miles		4786 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 40 minutes

Flugplatz Birrfeld to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between , Switzerland and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between (Switzerland) and Durban (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Durban time is 1 Hours ahead of .

Location	Local Time
(Switzerland)	2025-12-15, 09:39:59 CET
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 10:39:59 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

Flugplatz Birrfeld ( / LSZF) , Switzerland

Destination

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