Airport code
DUR — King Shaka International Airport
DUR is the IATA code for King Shaka International Airport, an airport serving Durban, South Africa. Its ICAO code is FALE, and it operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -29.6144, 31.1197 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 295 ft (90 m).
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About King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport, abbreviated KSIA, is the primary international airport serving Durban, South Africa. It is located in La Mercy, KwaZulu-Natal, approximately 35 km (22 mi) north of the city centre of Durban. The airport opened its doors to passengers on May 1, 2010, 41 days before the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It replaced Durban International Airport and uses the same IATA airport code. The airport was designed by Osmond Lange Architects and Planners and cost R 6,800,000,000.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | DUR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FALE |
| Airport name | King Shaka International Airport |
| City | Durban |
| Country | South Africa |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -29.6144 |
| Longitude | 31.1197 |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 12,139 ft (3,700 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for King Shaka International Airport?
The IATA code for King Shaka International Airport is DUR.
What is the ICAO code for King Shaka International Airport?
The ICAO code for King Shaka International Airport is FALE.
Where is DUR airport located?
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is located in Durban, South Africa.
What time zone is DUR in?
King Shaka International Airport operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to DUR?
The nearest airport to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) in Pietermaritzburg, about 70 km away.
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