Mbombela to Durban (MQP–DUR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4Z506
4Z Airlink
ERD
4:20 PM
SAST
5:25 PM
SAST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4081
EK Emirates
ERD
4:20 PM
SAST
5:25 PM
SAST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z505
4Z Airlink
ERD
9:40 AM
SAST
10:45 AM
SAST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Mbombela to Durban
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 292 mi 1h 5m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

MQP–DUR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 292 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MQP–DUR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 7 ERD 1h05
EK Emirates 7 ERD 1h05
Aircraft on this route
ERD Embraer RJ140 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + EK (14 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, MQP 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MQP to DUR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
21
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.

Other ways to reach Durban from Mbombela

Nearby airports with service to King Shaka International Airport.
Metric MQP→DUR MPM→DUR JNB→DUR
Distance from MQP 99 mi 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 9
Weekly flights 14 35 250
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 10m 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of MQP with service to King Shaka International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Durban is 0 hours the same as Mbombela.
MQP: SAST · DUR: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mbombela, it's 6:00 PM in Durban.
Distance & Flight Time
292 mi / 470 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.

MQP–DUR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mbombela to Durban route.
Route details
Distance292 mi / 470 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: MQP
IATA / ICAOMQP / FAKN
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation2,829 ft / 862 m
Destination: DUR
IATA / ICAODUR / FALE
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation295 ft / 90 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MQP to DUR flights.
Nonstop flights from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to King Shaka International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 292 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink and Emirates.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MQP to DUR. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JNB and CPT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DUR to MQP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MPM and JNB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MQP to DUR

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink and Emirates. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MQP to DUR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MQP to DUR ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 292 miles (470 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via JNB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Maputo (MPM) and Johannesburg (JNB).