Distance From King Shaka International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, DUR - JNB Distance

The distance from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 298 miles or 479 kilometers or 259 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 Durban ( South Africa ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Durban and Johannesburg takes around 0 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 0 hours 41 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 - JNB

Kilometers		479 km
Statute Miles		298 miles
Nautical Miles		259 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 41 minutes

King Shaka International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - DUR to JNB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Durban, South Africa and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DUR - JNB

Time difference between Durban (South Africa) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 15:51:22 SAST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 15:51:22 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

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

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa