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Connecting route · South Africa → United Kingdom

Flights from Durban to London

There are no direct flights from Durban to London. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Dubai, about 15h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 27m
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Durban to London at a glance

Fastest journey15h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Durban to London

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DUR Istanbul (IST) LON
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 27m
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DUR Dubai (DXB) LON
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~17h 39m
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3
DUR Doha (DOH) LON
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 09m
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DUR Johannesburg (JNB) LON
Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
Self-transfer likely ~15h 27m
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DUR Harare (HRE) LON
Leg 1: Airlink · Leg 2: Air Zimbabwe
Self-transfer likely ~15h 28m
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DUR Cape Town (CPT) LON
Leg 1: CemAir, FlySafair · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
Self-transfer likely ~17h 12m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,547 km5,929 miles
Journey time
15h 27mestimate
Time difference
-2hLondon vs Durban
Currency in London
GBP
Airports
DUR → LGW, LHR, STN

Flights from Durban to London: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Durban to London?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Dubai and Doha. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Durban to London?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,547 km.
Where do you change planes between Durban and London?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Johannesburg (JNB). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Durban and London?
Durban: King Shaka International Airport (DUR). London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN).
What is the time difference between Durban and London?
London is 2 hours behind Durban.

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