Distance From Gordon Downs Airport to King Shaka International Airport, GDD - DUR Distance

The distance from Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 6016 miles or 9682 kilometers or 5224 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 Gordon Downs ( Australia ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gordon Downs and Durban takes around 13 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gordon Downs Airport, Gordon Downs, Australia to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 13 hours 49 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 • GDD - DUR

Kilometers		9682 km
Statute Miles		6016 miles
Nautical Miles		5224 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 49 minutes

Gordon Downs Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - GDD to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gordon Downs, Australia and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GDD - DUR

Time difference between Gordon Downs (Australia) and Durban (South Africa) is 7 Hours 30 Minutes.
Durban time is 7 Hours 30 Minutes behind Gordon Downs.

Location	Local Time
Gordon Downs (Australia)	2026-08-27, 09:10:50 ACST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-08-27, 01:40:50 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

Gordon Downs Airport (GDD / YGDN) Gordon Downs, Australia

Destination

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