Distance From Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 6578 miles or 10587 kilometers or 5713 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 Kowloon City ( Hong Kong ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kowloon City and Durban takes around 15 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak, Kowloon City, Hong Kong to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 15 hours 7 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		10587 km
Statute Miles		6578 miles
Nautical Miles		5713 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 7 minutes

Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

Location of Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kowloon City to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kowloon City, Hong Kong and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Kowloon City, Hong Kong and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Kowloon City (Hong Kong) and Durban (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Durban time is 6 Hours behind Kowloon City.

Location	Local Time
Kowloon City (Hong Kong)	2026-05-07, 18:45:54 HKT
Durban (South Africa)	2026-05-07, 12:45:54 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

Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak ( / ) Kowloon City, Hong Kong

Destination

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