Distance From Sanderson Field to King Shaka International Airport, SHN - DUR Distance

The distance from Sanderson Field (SHN) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 10602 miles or 17063 kilometers or 9207 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 Shelton ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shelton and Durban takes around 24 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sanderson Field, Shelton, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 24 hours 22 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 • SHN - DUR

Kilometers		17063 km
Statute Miles		10602 miles
Nautical Miles		9207 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 22 minutes

Sanderson Field to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - SHN to DUR Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHN - DUR

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

Location	Local Time
Shelton (United States)	2025-12-13, 17:16:26 MST
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 02:16:26 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

Sanderson Field (SHN / KSHN) Shelton, United States

Destination

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