South African Virtual x Infinite Flight Nigeria Present
KING SHAKA REVIVAL: RETURN TO FALE
Durban is calling! South African Virtual, in partnership with Infinite Flight Nigeria, invites you to rediscover one of Southern Africa’s premier coastal gateways: King Shaka International Airport (FALE).
As we bring full energy, active frequencies, and heavy traffic back to this key hub, join us for an unforgettable day of community flying. Whether you’re connecting regional routes across the continent or long-hauling into Durban’s coastline, it’s time to put FALE firmly back on the radar.
South African Virtual x IF Nigeria | King Shaka Revival | FALE Fly-in/out
Event Structure
• Fly-In / Fly-Out
• Turnarounds encouraged
• All aircraft types are welcome
• No fixed routes — choose your own!
What to Expect?
• Active ATC and packed aprons at FALE
• Joint operations with Infinite Flight Nigeria
• Community-focused realistic traffic flows
ATC
| Frequency | Controller |
|---|---|
| ATIS | |
| Ground | |
| Tower | |
| Departure | |
| Approach |
Established in 2025, South African Virtual proudly represents South African Airways in Infinite Flight with professionalism, authenticity, and excellence. Operating out of Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, we are dedicated to bringing out the best in our pilots and showcasing Southern Africa’s premier destinations.
In partnership with Infinite Flight Nigeria, this joint revival event highlights the strength of African aviation in Infinite Flight. Through dedicated events, shared routes, and strong community ties, we continue to unite pilots across the continent and beyond. Established in 2026, they operate a diverse range of routes focusing on domestic, regional, and intercontinental operations to showcase West African aviation excellence.
Whether you are flying long-haul or operating short domestic hops, the skies over King Shaka are waiting for you!!
International Long-Haul
| Airline | Route | Aircraft | ETE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | OMDB - FALE | B777-300ER | 08h 20m |
| Qatar Airways | OTHH - FALE | B787-8 / A350-900 | 08h 15m |
| Turkish Airlines | LTFM - FALE | A350-900 / B787-9 | 10h 00m |
Regional Inter-Africa
| Airline | Route | Aircraft | ETE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Peace / SAA | DNMM - FALE | B737-800 / A320-200 | 06h 00m |
| Eswatini Air | FDMS - FALE | 00h 45m | |
| Proflight Zambia | FLKK - FALE | CRJ-900 / Dash 8 | 02h 15m |
| Airlink | FQMA - FALE | E190 | 01h 10m |
| Fastjet Zimbabwe | FVRG - FALE | A320 | 01h 35m |
Domestic South Africa
| Airline | Route | Aircraft | ETE |
|---|---|---|---|
| South African Airways | FAOR - FALE | A320-200 | 01h 05m |
| Airlink | FAOR - FALE | E190 | 01h 05m |
| FlySafair | FAOR - FALE | B737-800 | 01h 05m |
| LIFT | FAOR - FALE | A320-200 | 01h 05m |
| FlySafair | FACT - FALE | B737-800 | 02h 00m |
| South African Airways | FACT - FALE | A320-200 / A330-300 | 02h 00m |
| LIFT | FACT - FALE | A320-200 | 02h 00m |
| FlySafair / Airlink | FAPE - FALE | B737-800 / E190 | 01h 20m |
Get ready to light up the frequencies over KwaZulu-Natal alongside South African Virtual and Infinite Flight Nigeria!
We look forward to seeing you on frequency at King Shaka!
We would like to thank our partners and codeshares for joining this event.
| VA Name | Route | Aircraft | Departure/Arrival Time at FALE |
|---|---|---|---|
| @SouthAfricanVirtual | FACT-FALE | South African Airways A330-300 | 1200z |
| @InfiniteFlightNG | DNMM-FAOR-FALE | TBD | TBD |
| @KenyaVirtual | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Check Requirements
• Must hold an active Infinite Flight Pro Subscription
• Must be at least Grade 3
• Have an active IFC account in good standing
• Must be at least 13 years of age
• Must not be on the IFVARB Blacklist or Watchlist
Join South African Virtual
Ready to take your flying experience to the next level? South African Virtual offers an expansive route network, professional operational structure, and a supportive community for pilots across Southern Africa and beyond.
Apply to Join South African Virtual
Join Infinite Flight Nigeria
Connect with Infinite Flight Nigeria to explore West African aviation, participate in joint regional events, and join a passionate growing community.
Apply to Join Infinite Flight Nigeria
We hope to see you in the skies over Durban!
Disclaimer
South African Virtual and Infinite Flight Nigeria are non-profit virtual aviation organizations operating within Infinite Flight. We are not affiliated with South African Airways or any real-world airline.
