Distance From İstanbul Airport to King Shaka International Airport, IST - DUR Distance

The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 4900 miles or 7885 kilometers or 4255 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 Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arnavutköy, Istanbul and Durban takes around 11 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 11 hours 15 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 • IST - DUR

Kilometers		7885 km
Statute Miles		4900 miles
Nautical Miles		4255 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 15 minutes

İstanbul Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - IST to DUR Flight Path

Location of İstanbul Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IST - DUR

Time difference between Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) and Durban (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Durban time is 1 Hours behind Arnavutköy, Istanbul.

Location	Local Time
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-09-14, 05:37:53 +03
Durban (South Africa)	2026-09-14, 04:37:53 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

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey

Destination

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