Distance From Flying Cloud Airport to King Shaka International Airport, FCM - DUR Distance

The distance from Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 9279 miles or 14932 kilometers or 8058 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 Minneapolis ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Minneapolis and Durban takes around 21 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Flying Cloud Airport, Minneapolis, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 21 hours 19 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 • FCM - DUR

Kilometers		14932 km
Statute Miles		9279 miles
Nautical Miles		8058 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 19 minutes

Flying Cloud Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - FCM to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Minneapolis, United States and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FCM - DUR

Time difference between Minneapolis (United States) and Durban (South Africa) is 7 Hours.
Durban time is 7 Hours ahead of Minneapolis.

Location	Local Time
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-05-01, 05:17:11 CDT
Durban (South Africa)	2026-05-01, 12:17:11 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

Flying Cloud Airport (FCM / KFCM) Minneapolis, United States

Destination

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