Distance From General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, ZCL - DUR Distance

The distance from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 9556 miles or 15378 kilometers or 8298 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 Zacatecas ( Mexico ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zacatecas and Durban takes around 21 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport, Zacatecas, Mexico to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 21 hours 58 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 • ZCL - DUR

Kilometers		15378 km
Statute Miles		9556 miles
Nautical Miles		8298 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 58 minutes

General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - ZCL to DUR Flight Path

Location of General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Zacatecas, Mexico and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZCL - DUR

Time difference between Zacatecas (Mexico) and Durban (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Durban time is 8 Hours ahead of Zacatecas.

Location	Local Time
Zacatecas (Mexico)	2025-12-16, 06:26:49 CST
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 14:26:49 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

General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL / MMZC) Zacatecas, Mexico

Destination

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