Distance From Mercedita Airport to King Shaka International Airport, PSE - DUR Distance

The distance from Mercedita Airport (PSE) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 7273 miles or 11705 kilometers or 6316 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 Ponce ( Puerto Rico ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ponce and Durban takes around 16 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mercedita Airport, Ponce, Puerto Rico to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 16 hours 43 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 • PSE - DUR

Kilometers		11705 km
Statute Miles		7273 miles
Nautical Miles		6316 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 43 minutes

Mercedita Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - PSE to DUR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ponce, Puerto Rico and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Ponce, Puerto Rico and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PSE - DUR

Time difference between Ponce (Puerto Rico) and Durban (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Durban time is 6 Hours ahead of Ponce.

Location	Local Time
Ponce (Puerto Rico)	2026-05-08, 09:28:48 AST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-05-08, 15:28:48 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

Mercedita Airport (PSE / TJPS) Ponce, Puerto Rico

Destination

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