Distance From Gibbs Field to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Gibbs Field () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 8734 miles or 14056 kilometers or 7585 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 Fremont ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fremont and Durban takes around 20 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gibbs Field, Fremont, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 20 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		14056 km
Statute Miles		8734 miles
Nautical Miles		7585 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 4 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

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

Location	Local Time
Fremont (United States)	2025-12-14, 00:37:45 EST
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 07:37:45 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

Gibbs Field ( / 03OH) Fremont, United States

Destination

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