Distance From Shanshan Airport to King Shaka International Airport, SXJ - DUR Distance

The distance from Shanshan Airport (SXJ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 6257 miles or 10070 kilometers or 5434 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 Shanshan ( China ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanshan and Durban takes around 14 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanshan Airport, Shanshan, China to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 14 hours 23 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 • SXJ - DUR

Kilometers		10070 km
Statute Miles		6257 miles
Nautical Miles		5434 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 23 minutes

Shanshan Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - SXJ to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Shanshan, China and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SXJ - DUR

Time difference between Shanshan (China) and Durban (South Africa) is 4 Hours.
Durban time is 4 Hours behind Shanshan.

Location	Local Time
Shanshan (China)	2025-12-16, 07:03:53 +06
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 03:03:53 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

Shanshan Airport (SXJ / ZWSS) Shanshan, China

Destination

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