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Connecting route · United Kingdom → South Africa

Flights from London to Durban

There are no direct flights from London to Durban. 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
LONDURIST

London to Durban at a glance

Fastest journey15h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai

Best ways to fly from London to Durban

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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LON Istanbul (IST) DUR
Leg 1: British Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 27m
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LON Dubai (DXB) DUR
Leg 1: British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~17h 39m
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LON Doha (DOH) DUR
Leg 1: British Airways, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 09m
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LON Johannesburg (JNB) DUR
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair
Self-transfer likely ~15h 27m
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LON Harare (HRE) DUR
Leg 1: Air Zimbabwe · Leg 2: Airlink
Self-transfer likely ~15h 28m
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LON Cape Town (CPT) DUR
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: CemAir, FlySafair
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
+2hDurban vs London
Currency in Durban
ZAR
Airports
LGW, LHR, STN → DUR

Flights from London to Durban: questions answered

Are there direct flights from London to Durban?
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 London to Durban?
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 London and Durban?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Johannesburg (JNB). British Airways flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Durban?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Durban: King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
What is the time difference between London and Durban?
Durban is 2 hours ahead of London.

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