Distance From Russian Mission Airport to King Shaka International Airport, RSH - DUR Distance

The distance from Russian Mission Airport (RSH) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 10144 miles or 16324 kilometers or 8809 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 Russian Mission ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Russian Mission and Durban takes around 23 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Russian Mission Airport, Russian Mission, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 23 hours 19 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 • RSH - DUR

Kilometers		16324 km
Statute Miles		10144 miles
Nautical Miles		8809 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 19 minutes

Russian Mission Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - RSH to DUR Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • RSH - DUR

Time difference between Russian Mission (United States) and Durban (South Africa) is 10 Hours.
Durban time is 10 Hours ahead of Russian Mission.

Location	Local Time
Russian Mission (United States)	2026-03-21, 22:19:01 AKDT
Durban (South Africa)	2026-03-22, 08:19:01 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

Russian Mission Airport (RSH / PARS) Russian Mission, United States

Destination

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