Distance From Ilopango International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, ILS - DUR Distance

The distance from Ilopango International Airport (ILS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 8488 miles or 13660 kilometers or 7371 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 San Salvador ( El Salvador ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Salvador and Durban takes around 19 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ilopango International Airport, San Salvador, El Salvador to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 19 hours 30 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 • ILS - DUR

Kilometers		13660 km
Statute Miles		8488 miles
Nautical Miles		7371 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 30 minutes

Ilopango International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - ILS to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between San Salvador, El Salvador and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ILS - DUR

Time difference between San Salvador (El Salvador) and Durban (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Durban time is 8 Hours ahead of San Salvador.

Location	Local Time
San Salvador (El Salvador)	2026-08-06, 12:05:42 CST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-08-06, 20:05:42 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

Ilopango International Airport (ILS / MSSS) San Salvador, El Salvador

Destination

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