Distance From Maku National Airport to King Shaka International Airport, IMQ - DUR Distance

The distance from Maku National Airport (IMQ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 4840 miles or 7789 kilometers or 4203 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 Showt ( Iran ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Showt and Durban takes around 11 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Maku National Airport, Showt, Iran to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 11 hours 7 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 • IMQ - DUR

Kilometers		7789 km
Statute Miles		4840 miles
Nautical Miles		4203 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 7 minutes

Maku National Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - IMQ to DUR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Showt, Iran and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Showt, Iran and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IMQ - DUR

Time difference between Showt (Iran) and Durban (South Africa) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Durban time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes behind Showt.

Location	Local Time
Showt (Iran)	2026-09-15, 23:35:01 +0330
Durban (South Africa)	2026-09-15, 22:05:01 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

Maku National Airport (IMQ / OITU) Showt, Iran

Destination

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