Distance From General Santos International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, GES - DUR Distance

The distance from General Santos International Airport (GES) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 6663 miles or 10723 kilometers or 5786 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 General Santos ( Philippines ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between General Santos and Durban takes around 15 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General Santos International Airport, General Santos, Philippines to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 15 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 • GES - DUR

Kilometers		10723 km
Statute Miles		6663 miles
Nautical Miles		5786 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 19 minutes

General Santos International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - GES to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between General Santos, Philippines and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GES - DUR

Time difference between General Santos (Philippines) and Durban (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Durban time is 6 Hours behind General Santos.

Location	Local Time
General Santos (Philippines)	2026-07-29, 13:49:13 PST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-07-29, 07:49:13 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 Santos International Airport (GES / RPMR) General Santos, Philippines

Destination

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