Hong Kong to Durban
13h 32m The flight from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) covers 10,561 km (6,562 miles) and takes approximately 13h 32m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 240°, passing near 4.9° S, 74.1° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 19h 12m | 19h 37m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 32m | 13h 58m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 44m | 12h 09m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 25m | 12h 51m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| HKG | DUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | King Shaka International Airport |
| City | Hong Kong | Durban |
| Country | Hong Kong | South Africa |
| ICAO | VHHH | FALE |
| Coordinates | 22.3118, 113.9149 | -29.6144, 31.1197 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 295 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Durban?
A non-stop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Durban (DUR) takes about 13h 32m. The great-circle distance is 10,561 km (6,562 miles, 5,702 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 240°.
How far is Hong Kong from Durban?
10,561 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,562 miles or 5,702 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between HKG and DUR?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,561 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 13h 32m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Hong Kong
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.