Nonstop flight route between Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Baker City, Oregon, United States:
Departure Airport:
(29°37'0"S by 31°6'29"E)
Arrival Airport:
(44°50'13"N by 117°48'33"W)
Distance from DUR to BKE:
10,447.78 miles (16,814.04 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between King Shaka International (DUR), Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE), Baker City, Oregon, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 10,448 miles (or 16,814 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 King Shaka International and Baker City Municipal Airport, 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 King Shaka International and Baker City Municipal Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure 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 |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BKE / KBKE |
| Airport Name: | Baker City Municipal Airport |
| Location: | Baker City, Oregon, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 44°50'13"N by 117°48'33"W |
| Area Served: | Baker City, Oregon |
| Operator/Owner: | Baker City |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 3373 feet (1,028 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BKE |
| More Information: | BKE Maps & Info |
Facts about King Shaka International (DUR):
- Mount Moreland, a small community located 2.6 km south of the airport, is an important roosting site for the European Barn Swallow.
- On 8 December 2009, it was reported that "King Shaka International Airport" was indeed the most popular name for the new airport.
- The closest airport to King Shaka International (DUR) is Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), which is located 43 miles (69 kilometers) W of DUR.
- 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.
- In 2013 Skytrax announced that King Shaka International Airport was the best airport in the world handling under 5 million passengers.
- It is unclear what the fate of the existing Durban International Airport will be now that KSIA is complete.
- King Shaka International (DUR) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE):
- The closest airport to Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE) is La Grande/Union County Airport (LGD), which is located 33 miles (53 kilometers) NNW of BKE.
- The airport covers 398 acres at an elevation of 3,373 feet.
- Baker City Municipal Airport is three miles north of Baker City, in Baker County, Oregon.
- The furthest airport from Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,826 miles (17,422 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE) has 3 runways.
| 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 | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 32.76 miles (52.72 km) NNW | La Grande/Union County Airport (LGD) | La Grande, Oregon, United States | |
| 2 | 64.40 miles (103.64 km) WSW | Grant County Regional Airport (GCRA) (JDA) | John Day, Oregon, United States | |
| 3 | 68.81 miles (110.75 km) SE | Ontario Municipal Airport (ONO) | Ontario, Oregon, United States | |
| 4 | 77.67 miles (124.99 km) NW | Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT) | Pendleton, Oregon, United States | |
| 5 | 83.70 miles (134.69 km) E | McCall Municipal Airport (MYL) | McCall, Idaho, United States | |
| 6 | 89.94 miles (144.74 km) NNW | Walla Walla Regional AirportWalla Walla Army Air Base (ALW) | Walla Walla, Washington, United States | |
| 7 | 98.23 miles (158.08 km) NW | Hermiston Municipal Airport (HES) | Hermiston, Oregon, United States | |
| 8 | 103.08 miles (165.89 km) SW | Burns Municipal Airport (BNO) | Burns, Oregon, United States | |
| 9 | 112.93 miles (181.74 km) NNE | Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) | Lewiston, Idaho, United States | |
| 10 | 117.23 miles (188.66 km) NNW | Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) | Pasco, Washington, United States | |
| 11 | 117.93 miles (189.79 km) SE | Boise Airport (BOI) | Boise, Idaho, United States | |
| 12 | 124.58 miles (200.49 km) NW | Richland Airport (RLD) | Richland, Washington, United States | |
| 13 | 135.98 miles (218.84 km) NNE | Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) | Pullman, Washington (near Moscow, Idaho), United States | |
| 14 | 156.16 miles (251.31 km) S | Rome State Airport (REO) | Rome, Oregon, United States | |
| 15 | 156.97 miles (252.61 km) SE | Mountain Home Air Force Base (MUO) | Mountain Home, Idaho, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,825.53 miles (17,421.95 km) SE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,766.98 miles (17,327.74 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 3 | 10,738.94 miles (17,282.61 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 4 | 10,736.70 miles (17,279.00 km) SE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 5 | 10,730.84 miles (17,269.57 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 6 | 10,702.66 miles (17,224.22 km) S | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 7 | 10,623.72 miles (17,097.17 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,606.93 miles (17,070.15 km) SSE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,535.50 miles (16,955.20 km) SE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,525.94 miles (16,939.82 km) SE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,517.37 miles (16,926.02 km) SE | Morombe Airport (MXM) | Morombe, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,467.07 miles (16,845.07 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,452.29 miles (16,821.28 km) ESE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,448.31 miles (16,814.89 km) SSE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,447.78 miles (16,814.04 km) ESE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |