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

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4,118 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SA7165cs
SA South African
77W
10:15 AM
+04 T3
4:35 PM
SAST
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5957cs
DE Condor
77W
10:15 AM
+04 T3
4:35 PM
SAST
8h 20m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK775+2
EK Emirates
77W
10:15 AM
+04 T3
4:35 PM
SAST
8h 20m
13%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SA7164cs
SA South African
77W
6:40 PM
SAST
5:00 AM+1
+04
8h 20m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5958cs
DE Condor
77W
6:40 PM
SAST
5:00 AM+1
+04
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK776+2
EK Emirates
77W
6:40 PM
SAST
5:00 AM+1
+04
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
JNB Johannesburg 10h 5m DEEKSA 4Z5ZEK Johannesburg (JNB) to Durban flights
CPT Cape Town 12h 45m DEEKSA 5ZFAGE Cape Town (CPT) to Durban flights
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Dubai to Durban
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,118 mi 8h 20m nonstop -2h behind

DXB–DUR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 4,118 miles in approximately 8h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

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

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to DUR direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to DUR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
64
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.

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 gate to gate.
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.

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.

DXB–DUR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Durban route.
Route details
Distance4,118 mi / 6,627 km
Flight time8h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: DUR
IATA / ICAODUR / FALE
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation295 ft / 90 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to DUR flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to King Shaka International Airport take about 8h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 4,118 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DXB to DUR: Emirates.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include O.R. Tambo and Cape Town.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 Emirates. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DXB to DUR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to DUR is about 8 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,118 miles (6,627 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via O.R. Tambo and Cape Town. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.