Distance From Forest Field Aerodrome to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Forest Field Aerodrome () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 6828 miles or 10988 kilometers or 5929 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 ( New Zealand ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Durban takes around 15 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Forest Field Aerodrome, , New Zealand to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 15 hours 41 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		10988 km
Statute Miles		6828 miles
Nautical Miles		5929 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 41 minutes

Forest Field Aerodrome to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

Location of Forest Field Aerodrome & 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 , New Zealand and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between , New Zealand and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between (New Zealand) and Durban (South Africa) is 11 Hours.
Durban time is 11 Hours behind .

Location	Local Time
(New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 19:43:44 NZDT
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 08:43:44 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

Forest Field Aerodrome ( / NZFF) , New Zealand

Destination

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