Nonstop flight route between Cushing, Oklahoma, United States and Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa:
Departure Airport:
(35°57'0"N by 96°46'23"W)
Arrival Airport:
(29°37'0"S by 31°6'29"E)
Distance from CUH to DUR:
9,413.41 miles (15,149.37 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Cushing Municipal Airport (CUH), Cushing, Oklahoma, United States and King Shaka International (DUR), Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,413 miles (or 15,149 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Cushing Municipal Airport and King Shaka International, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Cushing Municipal Airport and King Shaka International. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CUH / KCUH |
| Airport Name: | Cushing Municipal Airport |
| Location: | Cushing, Oklahoma, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 35°57'0"N by 96°46'23"W |
| Area Served: | Cushing, Oklahoma |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Cushing |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 925 feet (282 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 4 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CUH |
| More Information: | CUH Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | DUR / FALE |
| Airport Name: | King Shaka International |
| Location: | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 29°37'0"S by 31°6'29"E |
| Area Served: | Durban, South Africa |
| Operator/Owner: | Dube Tradeport Company |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 295 feet (90 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from DUR |
| More Information: | DUR Maps & Info |
Facts about Cushing Municipal Airport (CUH):
- The closest airport to Cushing Municipal Airport (CUH) is Stroud Municipal Airport (SUD), which is located only 13 miles (21 kilometers) SSE of CUH.
- Because of Cushing Municipal Airport's relatively low elevation of 925 feet, planes can take off or land at Cushing Municipal Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from Cushing Municipal Airport (CUH) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,793 miles (17,369 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- Cushing Municipal Airport (CUH) has 4 runways.
Facts about King Shaka International (DUR):
- The closest airport to King Shaka International (DUR) is Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), which is located 43 miles (69 kilometers) W of DUR.
- Despite wide expectations that the airport would be named "King Shaka International Airport", it emerged in October 2009 that the airport needed to undergo a formal naming process.
- Because of King Shaka International's relatively low elevation of 295 feet, planes can take off or land at King Shaka International at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from King Shaka International (DUR) is Hana Airport (HNM), which is located 11,682 miles (18,801 kilometers) away in Hana, Hawaii, United States.
- The check-in concourse, located on the upper floor, contains 72 check-in counters and 18 self-service kiosks, as well as ticket offices for the various airlines operating out of the airport.
- King Shaka International Airport was first conceptualised in the 1970s, with construction beginning in 1973.
- King Shaka International (DUR) currently has only 1 runway.
- On 8 December 2009, it was reported that "King Shaka International Airport" was indeed the most popular name for the new airport.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12.91 miles (20.77 km) SSE | Stroud Municipal Airport (SUD) | Stroud, Oklahoma, United States |     |
| 2 | 22.74 miles (36.59 km) NW | Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) | Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 3 | 36.61 miles (58.93 km) W | Guthrie–Edmond Regional Airport (GOK) | Guthrie, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 4 | 42.05 miles (67.67 km) SSW | Shawnee Regional Airport (SNL) | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 5 | 44.52 miles (71.64 km) E | Richard Lloyd Jones Jr. Airport (RVS) | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 6 | 50.15 miles (80.71 km) ESE | Okmulgee Regional Airport (OKM) | Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 7 | 50.52 miles (81.31 km) SW | Tinker Air Force Base (TIK) | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 8 | 52.33 miles (84.22 km) ENE | Tulsa International Airport (TUL) | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 9 | 56.79 miles (91.40 km) WSW | Wiley Post Airport (PWA) | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 10 | 57.00 miles (91.73 km) NNW | Ponca City Regional Airport (PNC) | Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 11 | 60.32 miles (97.07 km) SW | Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 12 | 62.54 miles (100.64 km) SW | University of Oklahoma Max Westheimer Airport (OUN) | Norman, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 13 | 63.91 miles (102.86 km) WNW | Enid Woodring Regional Airport (WDG) | Enid, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 14 | 65.80 miles (105.90 km) NNW | Earl Henry Airport (BWL) | Blackwell, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 15 | 69.26 miles (111.47 km) WNW | Vance Air Force Base (END) | Enid, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,792.69 miles (17,369.11 km) SE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,634.12 miles (17,113.91 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,613.36 miles (17,080.51 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,592.61 miles (17,047.11 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,589.02 miles (17,041.33 km) SSW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,581.56 miles (17,029.33 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,574.07 miles (17,017.27 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,562.98 miles (16,999.42 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,557.22 miles (16,990.15 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 10 | 10,556.84 miles (16,989.54 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,548.80 miles (16,976.61 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,543.50 miles (16,968.07 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,536.91 miles (16,957.48 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,518.13 miles (16,927.24 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,499.24 miles (16,896.85 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 42.69 miles (68.70 km) W | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 2 | 84.75 miles (136.40 km) NE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 3 | 97.26 miles (156.52 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 4 | 108.73 miles (174.98 km) NW | Ladysmith Airport (LAY) | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 124.64 miles (200.58 km) W | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 6 | 131.67 miles (211.91 km) NNE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 7 | 148.34 miles (238.73 km) W | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 8 | 165.42 miles (266.22 km) W | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 183.53 miles (295.37 km) W | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 191.57 miles (308.31 km) WNW | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 196.76 miles (316.66 km) SW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 12 | 213.69 miles (343.90 km) N | Matsapha Airport (MTS) | Manzini, Swaziland | |
| 13 | 214.01 miles (344.41 km) W | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 232.28 miles (373.82 km) W | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 270.59 miles (435.46 km) NNE | Maputo International Airport (MPM) | Maputo, Mozambique | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,682.45 miles (18,801.04 km) NE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,672.61 miles (18,785.19 km) NE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,668.14 miles (18,778.00 km) NE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,666.75 miles (18,775.76 km) NE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,660.00 miles (18,764.91 km) NE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,657.49 miles (18,760.87 km) NE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,651.72 miles (18,751.58 km) NNE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,648.60 miles (18,746.56 km) NE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,646.05 miles (18,742.46 km) NE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,637.42 miles (18,728.56 km) NE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,636.90 miles (18,727.73 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,634.60 miles (18,724.02 km) NE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,633.67 miles (18,722.53 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,633.67 miles (18,722.53 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,626.63 miles (18,711.20 km) NE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |