Distance From Rusk County Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Rusk County Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 9262 miles or 14905 kilometers or 8043 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 Henderson ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Henderson and Durban takes around 21 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rusk County Airport, Henderson, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 21 hours 17 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		14905 km
Statute Miles		9262 miles
Nautical Miles		8043 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 17 minutes

Rusk County Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Henderson, United States and Durban, South Africa. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Henderson (United States) and Durban (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Durban time is 8 Hours ahead of Henderson.

Location	Local Time
Henderson (United States)	2026-02-02, 01:54:28 CST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-02-02, 09:54:28 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

Rusk County Airport ( / KRFI) Henderson, United States

Destination

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