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King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
King Shaka International Airport is an international airport serving Durban (Kwazulu-Natal), South Africa. Its IATA code is DUR and its ICAO code is FALE. It has one runway, 3,700 m long.
- IATADUR
- ICAOFALE
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- DUR
- ICAO code
- FALE
- City
- Durban
- Region / province
- Kwazulu-Natal
- Country / territory
- South Africa
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 29.6144° S, 31.1197° E
- Elevation
- 90 m (295 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,700 m (12,139 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,700 m12,139 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,687 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,784 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,237 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| DURBAN APPRO | 125.750 MHz |
| KING SHAKA A | 127.000 MHz |
| KING SHAKA I | 118.450 MHz |
| KING SHAKA I | 121.650 MHz |
| VOT TGV | 115.600 MHz |
Air freight to and from King Shaka International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Durban through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in South Africa
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | 470 km |
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | MQP | 470 km |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 478 km |
| King Phalo Airport | ELS | 492 km |
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 515 km |
| Kimberley Airport | KIM | 623 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of King Shaka International Airport?
The IATA code of King Shaka International Airport is DUR and its ICAO code is FALE. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is King Shaka International Airport located?
King Shaka International Airport is in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, at coordinates 29.6144° S, 31.1197° E and an elevation of 90 m (295 ft).
How far is King Shaka International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from King Shaka International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,237 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,784 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,687 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at King Shaka International Airport?
The longest runway at King Shaka International Airport is 3,700 m (12,139 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from King Shaka International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.