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Flights from Cape Town to Durban
CPT → DUR · Cape Town International to King Shaka International
✈
Flight distance
1,277 km
690 nautical miles
UTC
Flight time
2 hrs 33 min
Average direct flight
R
Est. one-way
R3,800
Return ~ R7,031
CO₂
Carbon footprint
319 kg
Per passenger estimate
Route map
Flight Path Map
Great circle route between CPT and DUR.
Flight details
Airports & Pricing
Route breakdown, departure/arrival airports and estimated ticket costs.
Geodesic reference: Flight distance and time are calculated as a direct point-to-point (great circle) reference between airports. Actual flight paths may vary due to air traffic routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.
CPT
Cape Town International
Cape Town, Western Cape
International
Major Hub
DUR
King Shaka International
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
International
Major Hub
Estimated Ticket Prices
Economy One-Way
R3,800
Based on distance & fuel
Economy Return
R7,031
Approximate return rate
Estimates are calculated dynamically using current SA fuel prices (R26.63/L), base fare taxes, and distance levies. Prices vary by season, demand, and booking window.
Operators
Airlines on this Route
Airlines likely servicing flights between Cape Town and Durban.
South African Airways Flag carrier
FlySafair Low-cost
Airlink Regional
Lift Airline Full-service
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Flight vs Driving
How does flying compare to driving from Cape Town to Durban?
✈ Flying
2 hrs 33 min
1,277 km direct (geodesic)
~R3,800 per person
319 kg CO₂ per person
~R3,800 per person
319 kg CO₂ per person
🚗 Driving
18 hrs 5 min
1,634.8 km by road
~R3,135 fuel total (entire car)
196 kg CO₂ total
~R3,135 fuel total (entire car)
196 kg CO₂ total
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