Distance From Lee Vining Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Lee Vining Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 10642 miles or 17126 kilometers or 9241 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 Lee Vining ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lee Vining and Durban takes around 24 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lee Vining Airport, Lee Vining, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 24 hours 27 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		17126 km
Statute Miles		10642 miles
Nautical Miles		9241 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 27 minutes

Lee Vining Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lee Vining, United States and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Lee Vining (United States) and Durban (South Africa) is 10 Hours.
Durban time is 10 Hours ahead of Lee Vining.

Location	Local Time
Lee Vining (United States)	2025-12-05, 00:45:17 PST
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-05, 10:45:17 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

Lee Vining Airport ( / O24) Lee Vining, United States

Destination

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