Distance From Vandalia Municipal Airport to King Shaka International Airport, VLA - DUR Distance

The distance from Vandalia Municipal Airport (VLA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 9028 miles or 14530 kilometers or 7840 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 Vandalia ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vandalia and Durban takes around 20 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vandalia Municipal Airport, Vandalia, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 20 hours 45 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 • VLA - DUR

Kilometers		14530 km
Statute Miles		9028 miles
Nautical Miles		7840 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 45 minutes

Vandalia Municipal Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - VLA to DUR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vandalia, United States and Durban, South Africa. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • VLA - DUR

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

Location	Local Time
Vandalia (United States)	2026-09-17, 16:35:22 EDT
Durban (South Africa)	2026-09-17, 22:35:22 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

Vandalia Municipal Airport (VLA / KVLA) Vandalia, United States

Destination

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