Distance From H & J Strip Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from H & J Strip Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 8472 miles or 13634 kilometers or 7357 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 Elon ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elon and Durban takes around 19 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from H & J Strip Airport, Elon, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 19 hours 28 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		13634 km
Statute Miles		8472 miles
Nautical Miles		7357 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 28 minutes

H & J Strip Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

Location of H & J Strip Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Elon to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Elon, United States and Durban, South Africa. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Elon (United States) and Durban (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Durban time is 6 Hours ahead of Elon.

Location	Local Time
Elon (United States)	2026-08-02, 21:19:49 EDT
Durban (South Africa)	2026-08-03, 03:19:49 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

H & J Strip Airport ( / ) Elon, United States

Destination

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