Distance From Santa Monica Municipal Airport to King Shaka International Airport, SMO - DUR Distance

The distance from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 10631 miles or 17109 kilometers or 9232 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 Santa Monica ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Monica and Durban takes around 24 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Santa Monica, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 24 hours 26 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 • SMO - DUR

Kilometers		17109 km
Statute Miles		10631 miles
Nautical Miles		9232 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 26 minutes

Santa Monica Municipal Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - SMO to DUR Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMO - DUR

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

Location	Local Time
Santa Monica (United States)	2026-03-03, 21:22:23 PST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-03-04, 07:22:23 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

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO / KSMO) Santa Monica, United States

Destination

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