Distance From Grand Forks Air Force Base to King Shaka International Airport, RDR - DUR Distance

The distance from Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 9456 miles or 15217 kilometers or 8211 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 Grand Forks ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grand Forks and Durban takes around 21 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Grand Forks Air Force Base, Grand Forks, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 21 hours 44 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 • RDR - DUR

Kilometers		15217 km
Statute Miles		9456 miles
Nautical Miles		8211 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 44 minutes

Grand Forks Air Force Base to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - RDR to DUR Flight Path

Location of Grand Forks Air Force Base & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Grand Forks to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • RDR - DUR

Time difference between Grand Forks (United States) and Durban (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Durban time is 8 Hours ahead of Grand Forks.

Location	Local Time
Grand Forks (United States)	2025-01-28, 12:59:45 CST
Durban (South Africa)	2025-01-28, 20:59:45 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

Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR / KRDR) Grand Forks, United States

Destination

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