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King Shaka International AirportFALE / DUR

King Shaka International Airport serves Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Its ICAO code is FALE and its IATA code DUR. The longest of its one runway is 06/24, at 12,139 ft (3,700 m). The field is 295 ft (90 m) above sea level. Local time is Africa/Johannesburg, UTC+2.

Published by Overfly · Airport data: OurAirports, 14 Sep 2026 · Last updated 23 Sep 2026

ICAO

FALE

IATA

DUR

LONGEST RUNWAY

12,139 ft

3,700 m · 06/24

ELEVATION

295 ft

90 m

TIME ZONE

UTC+2

Africa/Johannesburg

POSITION

29.614°S

31.120°E

Runways

06/2412,139 ft · 3,700 mAsphalt

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Questions people ask about King Shaka International Airport

How long is the runway at King Shaka International Airport?

The longest runway, 06/24, is 12,139 ft (3,700 m), surface Asphalt.

What is the elevation of King Shaka International Airport?

295 ft (90 m) above mean sea level.

What time zone is King Shaka International Airport in?

Africa/Johannesburg: UTC+2.

What are the codes for King Shaka International Airport?

ICAO FALE, IATA DUR. It serves Durban, South Africa.

How far can you fly from Durban?

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