Distance From Fort Wainwright South Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Fort Wainwright South Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 10034 miles or 16147 kilometers or 8713 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 Fairbanks North Star ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fairbanks North Star and Durban takes around 23 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fort Wainwright South Airport, Fairbanks North Star, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 23 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 • - DUR

Kilometers		16147 km
Statute Miles		10034 miles
Nautical Miles		8713 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 4 minutes

Fort Wainwright South Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

Location of Fort Wainwright South Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fairbanks North Star to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fairbanks North Star, United States and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Fairbanks North Star (United States) and Durban (South Africa) is 11 Hours.
Durban time is 11 Hours ahead of Fairbanks North Star.

Location	Local Time
Fairbanks North Star (United States)	2025-12-16, 23:39:52 AKST
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-17, 10:39:52 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

Fort Wainwright South Airport ( / ) Fairbanks North Star, United States

Destination

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