Distance From Lodja Airport to King Shaka International Airport, LJA - DUR Distance

The distance from Lodja Airport (LJA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 1873 miles or 3014 kilometers or 1627 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 Lodja ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lodja and Durban takes around 4 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lodja Airport, Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 4 hours 18 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 • LJA - DUR

Kilometers		3014 km
Statute Miles		1873 miles
Nautical Miles		1627 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 18 minutes

Lodja Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - LJA to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LJA - DUR

Time difference between Lodja (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Durban (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Durban time is 1 Hours ahead of Lodja.

Location	Local Time
Lodja (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-09-13, 14:25:25 WAT
Durban (South Africa)	2026-09-13, 15:25:25 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

Lodja Airport (LJA / FZVA) Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

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