Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, JNB - DUR Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 298 miles or 479 kilometers or 259 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Durban takes around 0 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 0 hours 41 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 • JNB - DUR

Kilometers		479 km
Statute Miles		298 miles
Nautical Miles		259 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 41 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to DUR Flight Path

Location of OR Tambo International Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - DUR

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Durban (South Africa) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-09-02, 06:02:39 SAST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-09-02, 06:02:39 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

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

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