Distance From Smolensk South Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Smolensk South Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 5829 miles or 9381 kilometers or 5062 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 Smolensk ( Russia ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Smolensk and Durban takes around 13 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Smolensk South Airport, Smolensk, Russia to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 13 hours 24 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		9381 km
Statute Miles		5829 miles
Nautical Miles		5062 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 24 minutes

Smolensk South Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Smolensk, Russia and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Smolensk (Russia) and Durban (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Durban time is 1 Hours behind Smolensk.

Location	Local Time
Smolensk (Russia)	2026-03-19, 17:16:18 MSK
Durban (South Africa)	2026-03-19, 16:16:18 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

Smolensk South Airport ( / UUBS) Smolensk, Russia

Destination

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