Distance From Groom Mine Airstrip to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Groom Mine Airstrip () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 10467 miles or 16844 kilometers or 9089 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 Mercury ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mercury and Durban takes around 24 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Groom Mine Airstrip, Mercury, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 24 hours 3 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		16844 km
Statute Miles		10467 miles
Nautical Miles		9089 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 3 minutes

Groom Mine Airstrip to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

Location of Groom Mine Airstrip & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mercury to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

Time difference between Mercury (United States) and Durban (South Africa) is 10 Hours.
Durban time is 10 Hours ahead of Mercury.

Location	Local Time
Mercury (United States)	2025-01-05, 04:46:58 PST
Durban (South Africa)	2025-01-05, 14:46:58 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

Groom Mine Airstrip ( / ) Mercury, United States

Destination

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