Distance From Jims Airport to King Shaka International Airport

The distance from Jims Airport () to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 8785 miles or 14137 kilometers or 7629 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 Germantown ( United States ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Germantown and Durban takes around 20 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jims Airport, Germantown, United States to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 20 hours 11 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		14137 km
Statute Miles		8785 miles
Nautical Miles		7629 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 11 minutes

Jims Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - to DUR Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DUR

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

Location	Local Time
Germantown (United States)	2025-05-09, 09:49:25 EDT
Durban (South Africa)	2025-05-09, 15:49:25 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

Jims Airport ( / OH63) Germantown, United States

Destination

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