Distance From Rikuzentakata Heliport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Rikuzentakata Heliport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 8513 miles or 13700 kilometers or 7393 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 Rikuzentakata ( Japan ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rikuzentakata and Durban takes around 19 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rikuzentakata Heliport, Rikuzentakata, Japan to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 19 hours 34 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 • - DUR

Kilometers		13700 km
Statute Miles		8513 miles
Nautical Miles		7393 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 34 minutes

Rikuzentakata Heliport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

Location of Rikuzentakata Heliport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Rikuzentakata, Japan and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

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

Location	Local Time
Rikuzentakata (Japan)	2025-12-16, 05:47:46 JST
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 22:47:46 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

Rikuzentakata Heliport ( / ) Rikuzentakata, Japan

Destination

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