Distance From Madurai Airport to King Shaka International Airport, IXM - DUR Distance

The distance from Madurai Airport (IXM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 4146 miles or 6671 kilometers or 3600 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 Madurai ( India ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Madurai and Durban takes around 9 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Madurai Airport, Madurai, India to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 9 hours 31 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 • IXM - DUR

Kilometers		6671 km
Statute Miles		4146 miles
Nautical Miles		3600 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 31 minutes

Madurai Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - IXM to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Madurai, India and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IXM - DUR

Time difference between Madurai (India) and Durban (South Africa) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Durban time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Madurai.

Location	Local Time
Madurai (India)	2025-12-15, 18:43:02 IST
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 15:13:02 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

Madurai Airport (IXM / VOMD) Madurai, India

Destination

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