DUR
King Shaka International Airport
Durban · South AfricaICAO FALE
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is an airport serving Durban, South Africa, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 29° 36' 52.0" S, 31° 7' 11.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. With 13 direct destinations served by 6 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Johannesburg (GMT+2).
Destinations
13
Airlines
6
Elevation ft
295/ 90m
Africa/Johannesburg
GMT+2
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Airport Details
IATA Code
DUR
ICAO Code
FALE
City
Durban
Country
South Africa
Elevation
295 ft
Local Time
06:25 PM (GMT+2)
Coordinates
Latitude:-29.6144°
Longitude:31.1197°
Popular Routes from DUR
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPT | Cape Town, South Africa | 795 mi | 2h 0m | short-haul | 326 kg | View |
| JNB | Johannesburg, South Africa | 297 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 122 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 4,102 mi | 8h 36m | long-haul | 990 kg | View |
| PLZ | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | 442 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 181 kg | View |
| BFN | Bloemfontein, South Africa | 293 mi | 1h 3m | short-haul | 120 kg | View |
| ELS | East London, South Africa | 306 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 125 kg | View |
| GRJ | George, South Africa | 596 mi | 1h 38m | short-haul | 245 kg | View |
| HLA | Johannesburg, South Africa | 320 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 131 kg | View |
| HRE | Harare, Zimbabwe | 804 mi | 2h 1m | short-haul | 330 kg | View |
| LUN | Lusaka, Zambia | 997 mi | 2h 33m | medium-haul | 250 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at DUR
6 active airlines serving King Shaka International Airport.
Air Mauritius
MKMauritius
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Comair
MNSouth Africa
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Mango
JESouth Africa
South African Airways
SASouth Africa
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to King Shaka International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pietermaritzburg Airport | PZB | Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 70 km |
| Richards Bay Airport | RCB | Richard's Bay | South Africa | 135 km |
| Margate Airport | MGH | Margate | South Africa | 157 km |
| Matsapha Airport | MTS | Manzini | Swaziland | 342 km |
| Moshoeshoe I International Airport | MSU | Maseru | Lesotho | 346 km |
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | MQP | Mpumalanga | South Africa | 469 km |
| K. D. Matanzima Airport | UTT | Umtata | South Africa | 318 km |
| Maputo Airport | MPM | Maputo | Mozambique | 434 km |
Other Airports in South Africa
Bram Fischer International Airport
BFNBloemfontein
Cape Town International Airport
CPTCape Town
Ben Schoeman Airport
ELSEast London
George Airport
GRJGeorge
Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport
HDSHoedspruit
Lanseria Airport
HLAJohannesburg
OR Tambo International Airport
JNBJohannesburg
Kimberley Airport
KIMKimberley
Margate Airport
MGHMargate
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
MQPMpumalanga
Hendrik Van Eck Airport
PHWPhalaborwa
Pietermaritzburg Airport
PZBPietermaritzburg
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 29° 36' 52.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 31° 7' 11.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -29.614444
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 31.119722
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 295 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 90 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for King Shaka International Airport?
The IATA code for King Shaka International Airport is DUR, and its ICAO code is FALE. The airport is located in Durban, South Africa.
How many destinations can you fly to from DUR?
There are 13 direct destinations available from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban, South Africa.
What airlines fly from DUR?
There are 6 airlines operating from DUR, including Air Mauritius, British Airways, Comair, Emirates, Mango, and more.
What timezone is King Shaka International Airport in?
King Shaka International Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of King Shaka International Airport?
King Shaka International Airport sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level.
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