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Flights from Durban to Johannesburg
DUR → JNB · King Shaka International to OR Tambo International
✈
Flight distance
479 km
258 nautical miles
UTC
Flight time
57 min
Average direct flight
R
Est. one-way
R1,806
Return ~ R3,342
CO₂
Carbon footprint
120 kg
Per passenger estimate
Route map
Flight Path Map
Great circle route between DUR and JNB.
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.
DUR
King Shaka International
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
International
Major Hub
JNB
OR Tambo International
Johannesburg, Gauteng
International
Major Hub
Estimated Ticket Prices
Economy One-Way
R1,806
Based on distance & fuel
Economy Return
R3,342
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 Durban and Johannesburg.
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 Durban to Johannesburg?
✈ Flying
57 min
479 km direct (geodesic)
~R1,806 per person
120 kg CO₂ per person
~R1,806 per person
120 kg CO₂ per person
🚗 Driving
6 hrs 29 min
567.5 km by road
~R1,088 fuel total (entire car)
68 kg CO₂ total
~R1,088 fuel total (entire car)
68 kg CO₂ total
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