The distance from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) is 7020 miles or 11297 kilometers or 6096 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.
11297 kilometers is the direct flight distance between King Shaka International Airport (South Africa) and Taiyuan Wusu Airport (China).
How long does it take to travel from Durban ( South Africa ) to Taiyuan ( China )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Durban and Taiyuan takes around 16 hours 8 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa to Taiyuan Wusu Airport, Taiyuan, China is
16 hours 8 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 - TYN
| Kilometers | | 11297 km |
| Statute Miles | | 7020 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 6096 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 16 hours 8 minutes |
King Shaka International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu Airport Flight Route Map - DUR to TYN Flight Path
Location of King Shaka International Airport & Taiyuan Wusu Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Durban to Taiyuan nonstop flight path and travel direction.
Click to see flight route on Google Map between Durban, South Africa and Taiyuan, China. .
Nonstop flight route between Durban, South Africa and Taiyuan, China.
Time Difference Between the Airports • DUR - TYN
Time difference between
Durban (South Africa) and
Taiyuan (China) is 6 Hours.
Taiyuan time is 6 Hours ahead of Durban.
| Location | Local Time |
| Durban (South Africa) | 2025-12-16, 20:15:54 SAST |
| Taiyuan (China) | 2025-12-17, 02:15:54 CST |
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.