Dubai to Durban (DXB–DUR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DE Condor
77W
10:15 AM
+04 T3
4:35 PM
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EK Emirates
77W
10:40 AM
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EK Emirates
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Dubai to Durban
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 4,118 mi 8h 20m nonstop -2h behind 2 1-stop hubs

DXB–DUR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Condor and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 4,118 miles in approximately 8h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–DUR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DE Condor 7 77W 8h20 – – –
EK Emirates 7 77W 8h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – DE, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DE + EK (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to DUR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to DUR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
JNB ~22h 34m CPT ~28h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
68
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Durban is 2 hours behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · DUR: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 4:00 PM in Durban.
Distance & Flight Time
4,118 mi / 6,627 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 20m to 8h 30m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days. A valid passport with at least 30 days validity beyond the intended stay and at least two blank pages is required. South Africa enforces the blank pages rule strictly at check-in and on arrival. Yellow fever certificates are required if arriving from or transiting through endemic countries.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Facts

DXB–DUR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Durban route.
Route details
Distance4,118 mi / 6,627 km
Flight time8h 20m to 8h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: DXB
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: DUR
Full nameKing Shaka International Airport
IATA / ICAODUR / FALE
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation295 ft / 90 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to DUR flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to King Shaka International Airport take approximately 8h 20m to 8h 30m. The route covers 4,118 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Condor and Emirates.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DXB to DUR. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JNB and CPT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Durban is 2 hours behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from DUR to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to DUR

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) are connected by nonstop service from Condor and Emirates. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DXB to DUR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to DUR ranges from 8 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,118 miles (6,627 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 22 hours via JNB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.