Distance From Shanghai Gaodong Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Shanghai Gaodong Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 7274 miles or 11706 kilometers or 6317 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 Shanghai (Pudong) ( China ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Pudong) and Durban takes around 16 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Gaodong Airport, Shanghai (Pudong), China to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 16 hours 43 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		11706 km
Statute Miles		7274 miles
Nautical Miles		6317 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 43 minutes

Shanghai Gaodong Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

Location of Shanghai Gaodong Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shanghai (Pudong) to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shanghai (Pudong), China and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Pudong), China and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Shanghai (Pudong) (China) and Durban (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Durban time is 6 Hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Pudong) (China)	2025-12-15, 22:08:08 CST
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 16:08:08 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

Shanghai Gaodong Airport ( / ) Shanghai (Pudong), China

Destination

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