Distance From Yichun Lindu Airport to King Shaka International Airport, LDS - DUR Distance

The distance from Yichun Lindu Airport (LDS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 8049 miles or 12954 kilometers or 6990 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 Yichun ( China ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yichun and Durban takes around 18 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yichun Lindu Airport, Yichun, China to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 18 hours 30 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 • LDS - DUR

Kilometers		12954 km
Statute Miles		8049 miles
Nautical Miles		6990 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 30 minutes

Yichun Lindu Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - LDS to DUR Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LDS - DUR

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

Location	Local Time
Yichun (China)	2026-05-01, 14:18:14 CST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-05-01, 08:18:14 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

Yichun Lindu Airport (LDS / ZYLD) Yichun, China

Destination

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