Distance From Laohutun Air Base to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Laohutun Air Base () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 7521 miles or 12103 kilometers or 6531 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 Wafangdian, Dalian ( China ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wafangdian, Dalian and Durban takes around 17 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Laohutun Air Base, Wafangdian, Dalian, China to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 17 hours 17 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		12103 km
Statute Miles		7521 miles
Nautical Miles		6531 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 17 minutes

Laohutun Air Base to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

Location of Laohutun Air Base & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Wafangdian, Dalian to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Wafangdian, Dalian, China and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Wafangdian, Dalian (China) and Durban (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Durban time is 6 Hours behind Wafangdian, Dalian.

Location	Local Time
Wafangdian, Dalian (China)	2026-06-22, 00:43:54 CST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-06-21, 18:43:54 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

Laohutun Air Base ( / ) Wafangdian, Dalian, China

Destination

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