Flights to Durban
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Durban is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB, 65 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | 28 km (17 mi) | 12,139 ft | 295 ft |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport (regional) | PZB | 65 km (40 mi) | 5,043 ft | 2,423 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,139 ft, DUR can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 295 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Durban
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durban to Johannesburg | South Africa | 501 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Durban to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,272 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Durban to Pretoria | South Africa | 536 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Durban to Soweto | South Africa | 506 km (314 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Durban to Harare | Zimbabwe | 1,338 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Durban to Maputo | Mozambique | 459 km (285 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Durban to Matola | Mozambique | 455 km (283 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Durban to Gqeberha | South Africa | 685 km (426 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Durban to Soshanguve | South Africa | 567 km (352 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Durban to Evaton | South Africa | 483 km (300 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Durban to Beira | Mozambique | 1,178 km (732 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Durban to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 1,107 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Durban to Benoni | South Africa | 487 km (303 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Durban to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 473 km (294 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Durban to Thembisa | South Africa | 510 km (317 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Durban to East London | South Africa | 459 km (285 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Durban to Vereeniging | South Africa | 467 km (290 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Durban to Boksburg | South Africa | 488 km (303 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Durban to Chimoio | Mozambique | 1,220 km (758 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Durban to Krugersdorp | South Africa | 527 km (328 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Durban to Rustenburg | South Africa | 597 km (371 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Durban to Chitungwiza | Zimbabwe | 1,317 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Durban to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,602 km (4,723 mi) | about 10 h 30 min |
| Durban to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,308 km (4,541 mi) | about 10 h 7 min |
| Durban to Sydney | Australia | 10,547 km (6,554 mi) | about 14 h 16 min |
| Durban to Melbourne | Australia | 9,834 km (6,110 mi) | about 13 h 21 min |
| Durban to Santiago | Chile | 9,190 km (5,710 mi) | about 12 h 32 min |
| Durban to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 8,132 km (5,053 mi) | about 11 h 11 min |
| Durban to Brisbane | Australia | 11,148 km (6,927 mi) | about 15 h 3 min |
| Durban to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 7,516 km (4,671 mi) | about 10 h 23 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Durban?
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is the closest large airport at 28 km (17 mi). The others, PZB, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DUR from Durban city centre?
28 km (17 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Durban on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.