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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Durban by plane or bus

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Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
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1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane SEA - DUR
30h 39m
R 8,299–19,329
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane SEA - PZB
2. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Durbanbus
34h 44m
R 11,575–26,730
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Richards Bay, bus
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane SEA - RCB
2. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
35h 45m
R 10,604–24,749
Fly King County International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane BFI - DUR
34h 34m
R 9,745–46,275
Fly King County International Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus
1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane BFI - PZB
2. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Durbanbus
39h 44m
R 12,521–65,676
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Margate, bus
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Margate (MGH)plane SEA - MGH
2. Take the bus from Margate Retirement Village to Durban Stationbus
35h 33m
R 14,339–34,369

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

36Weekly Planes

30h 36mAverage Duration

R 6,039Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17,052.5 km
Duration: 30h 39m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Durban, South Africa?

British Airways, Airlink, and nine other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 5 times a day.

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Durban(opens in a new window), South Africa(opens in a new window)

Durban is the third-most populous city in South Africa after Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal. Durban forms part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, which includes neighbouring towns and has a population of about 4 million, making the combined municipality one of the largest cities on the Indian Ocean coast of the African continent. Durban was also one of the host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Things to do in Durban

Moses Mabhida Stadium(Opens in a new window)

The Moses Mabhida Stadium is a stadium in Durban, South Africa, named after Moses Mabhida, a former General Secretary of the South African Communist Party. It is a multi-use stadium. The stadium became a venue for several events, like bungee jumping, concerts, cricket, football, golf practice, motorsports and rugby union.

UShaka Marine World(Opens in a new window)

uShaka Marine World is a 16 ha theme park which was opened on 30 April 2004 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It comprises 5 sections: uShaka Sea World, uShaka Wet 'n Wild, uShaka Beach, uShaka Village Walk and, uShaka Kids World. It is located on the strip of land between the beachfront and the harbour. It was the first phase in the redevelopment of the Durban Point.

Umhlanga(Opens in a new window)

Umhlanga is an affluent residential, commercial and resort town north of Durban on the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, created in 2000, which includes the greater Durban area. (the correct pronunciation of "hl" in Umhlanga is similar to the Welsh "ll"), the name means "place of reeds" in the Zulu language. It is bordered by Durban North to the south and Mt Edgecombe to the west.

Umgeni River Bird Park(Opens in a new window)

The Umgeni River Bird Park is a bird zoo located in Durban, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Places to stay in Durban

Blue Waters Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

ONOMO Hotel Durban(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Belaire Suites Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Quayside 1001 Durban Point(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

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