DUR
Durban
South Africa
9,132 km
5,674 miles
FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Distance
9,132 km
5,674 mi / 4,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

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DUR FRA
Airport Name King Shaka International Airport Frankfurt am Main International Airport
IATA Code DUR FRA
ICAO Code FALE EDDF
City Durban Frankfurt am Main
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 295 ft 364 ft
Coordinates -29.610000, 31.120000 50.030000, 8.540000

Durban (DUR) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban, South Africa to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 9,132 kilometers (5,674 miles / 4,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:25 in Durban, it's 12:25 in Frankfurt am Main.

The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Durban (DUR) follows a heading of 160° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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