Distance From Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, ABV - DUR Distance

The distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 3105 miles or 4997 kilometers or 2696 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 Abuja ( Nigeria ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abuja and Durban takes around 7 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 7 hours 8 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 • ABV - DUR

Kilometers		4997 km
Statute Miles		3105 miles
Nautical Miles		2696 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 8 minutes

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - ABV to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Abuja, Nigeria and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ABV - DUR

Time difference between Abuja (Nigeria) and Durban (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Durban time is 1 Hours ahead of Abuja.

Location	Local Time
Abuja (Nigeria)	2026-11-03, 16:06:01 WAT
Durban (South Africa)	2026-11-03, 17:06:01 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

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV / DNAA) Abuja, Nigeria

Destination

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