Distance From Sabu-Tardanu Airport to King Shaka International Airport, SAU - DUR Distance

The distance from Sabu-Tardanu Airport (SAU) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 5905 miles or 9503 kilometers or 5128 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 Sabu-Sawu Island ( Indonesia ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sabu-Sawu Island and Durban takes around 13 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sabu-Tardanu Airport, Sabu-Sawu Island, Indonesia to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 13 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 • SAU - DUR

Kilometers		9503 km
Statute Miles		5905 miles
Nautical Miles		5128 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 34 minutes

Sabu-Tardanu Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - SAU to DUR Flight Path

Location of Sabu-Tardanu Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sabu-Sawu Island to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sabu-Sawu Island, Indonesia and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Sabu-Sawu Island, Indonesia and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SAU - DUR

Time difference between Sabu-Sawu Island (Indonesia) and Durban (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Durban time is 6 Hours behind Sabu-Sawu Island.

Location	Local Time
Sabu-Sawu Island (Indonesia)	2026-09-14, 11:44:50 WITA
Durban (South Africa)	2026-09-14, 05:44:50 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

Sabu-Tardanu Airport (SAU / WATS) Sabu-Sawu Island, Indonesia

Destination

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