Distance From Nanki Shirahama Airport to King Shaka International Airport, SHM - DUR Distance

The distance from Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 8075 miles or 12995 kilometers or 7012 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 Shirahama ( Japan ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shirahama and Durban takes around 18 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanki Shirahama Airport, Shirahama, Japan to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 18 hours 33 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 • SHM - DUR

Kilometers		12995 km
Statute Miles		8075 miles
Nautical Miles		7012 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 33 minutes

Nanki Shirahama Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - SHM to DUR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shirahama, Japan and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Shirahama, Japan and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHM - DUR

Time difference between Shirahama (Japan) and Durban (South Africa) is 7 Hours.
Durban time is 7 Hours behind Shirahama.

Location	Local Time
Shirahama (Japan)	2026-06-22, 18:08:52 JST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-06-22, 11:08:52 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

Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM / RJBD) Shirahama, Japan

Destination

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