Distance From Rio Blanco Heliport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Rio Blanco Heliport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 10031 miles or 16144 kilometers or 8711 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 Rio Blanco ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio Blanco and Durban takes around 23 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Blanco Heliport, Rio Blanco, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 23 hours 3 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		16144 km
Statute Miles		10031 miles
Nautical Miles		8711 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 3 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Rio Blanco, United States and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Rio Blanco (United States) and Durban (South Africa) is 9 Hours.
Durban time is 9 Hours ahead of Rio Blanco.

Location	Local Time
Rio Blanco (United States)	2025-12-05, 02:37:29 MST
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-05, 11:37:29 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

Rio Blanco Heliport ( / CD66) Rio Blanco, United States

Destination

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