Distance From Smith Mountain Lake Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Smith Mountain Lake Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 8492 miles or 13667 kilometers or 7375 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 Moneta ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Moneta and Durban takes around 19 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Smith Mountain Lake Airport, Moneta, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 19 hours 31 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		13667 km
Statute Miles		8492 miles
Nautical Miles		7375 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 31 minutes

Smith Mountain Lake Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Moneta (United States) and Durban (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Durban time is 6 Hours ahead of Moneta.

Location	Local Time
Moneta (United States)	2026-08-02, 07:55:21 EDT
Durban (South Africa)	2026-08-02, 13:55:21 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

Smith Mountain Lake Airport ( / KW91) Moneta, United States

Destination

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