Nonstop flight route between Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Kaoma, Zambia:
Departure Airport:
(29°37'0"S by 31°6'29"E)
Arrival Airport:
(14°47'49"S by 24°48'29"E)
Distance from DUR to KMZ:
1,099.75 miles (1,769.87 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between King Shaka International (DUR), Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Kaoma Airport (KMZ), Kaoma, Zambia would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,100 miles (or 1,770 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 relatively short distance between King Shaka International and Kaoma Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
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: | KMZ / FLKO |
| Airport Name: | Kaoma Airport |
| Location: | Kaoma, Zambia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 14°47'49"S by 24°48'29"E |
| Area Served: | Kaoma |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 3670 feet (1,119 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KMZ |
| More Information: | KMZ Maps & Info |
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.
- 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.
- King Shaka International Airport was first conceptualised in the 1970s, with construction beginning in 1973.
- King Shaka International (DUR) currently has only 1 runway.
- 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.
- On 8 December 2009, it was reported that "King Shaka International Airport" was indeed the most popular name for the new airport.
- 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.
Facts about Kaoma Airport (KMZ):
- The furthest airport from Kaoma Airport (KMZ) is Hilo International Airport (ITO), which is nearly antipodal to Kaoma Airport (meaning Kaoma Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Hilo International Airport), and is located 12,097 miles (19,467 kilometers) away in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
- Kaoma Airport (KMZ) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Kaoma Airport (KMZ) is Lukulu Airport (LXU), which is located 108 miles (174 kilometers) WNW of KMZ.
| 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 | 108.21 miles (174.14 km) WNW | Lukulu Airport (LXU) | Lukulu, Zambia | |
| 2 | 110.16 miles (177.29 km) SE | Ngoma Airport (ZGM) | Ngoma, Zambia | |
| 3 | 114.30 miles (183.94 km) WSW | Mongu Airport (MNR) | Mongu, Western Province, Zambia | |
| 4 | 143.62 miles (231.13 km) NW | Zambezi Airport (BBZ) | Zambezi, Zambia | |
| 5 | 156.04 miles (251.12 km) W | Kalabo Airport (KLB) | Kalabo, Zambia | |
| 6 | 200.45 miles (322.59 km) SSW | Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) | Katima Mulilo, Namibia | |
| 7 | 209.30 miles (336.83 km) NNE | Solwezi Airport (SLI) | Solwezi, Zambia | |
| 8 | 210.84 miles (339.32 km) S | Kasane Airport (BBK) | Kasane, Botswana | |
| 9 | 219.53 miles (353.29 km) SSE | Livingstone Airport (LVI) | Livingstone, Zambia | |
| 10 | 237.59 miles (382.36 km) NNW | Cazombo Airport (CAV) | Cazombo, Angola | |
| 11 | 237.93 miles (382.90 km) SSE | Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | |
| 12 | 245.91 miles (395.75 km) E | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) | Lusaka, Zambia | |
| 13 | 257.92 miles (415.08 km) NE | Kasompe Airport (CGJ) | Chingola, Zambia | |
| 14 | 259.65 miles (417.87 km) ENE | Southdowns Airport (KIW) | Kitwe, Zambia | |
| 15 | 282.48 miles (454.60 km) N | Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) | Kolwezi, Lualaba District, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,096.52 miles (19,467.41 km) N | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 12,090.75 miles (19,458.13 km) N | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 12,086.66 miles (19,451.54 km) N | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 12,075.86 miles (19,434.16 km) N | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 12,056.44 miles (19,402.91 km) N | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 12,018.84 miles (19,342.40 km) N | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 12,007.44 miles (19,324.05 km) N | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 12,007.17 miles (19,323.62 km) NNE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,999.80 miles (19,311.76 km) NNE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,980.20 miles (19,280.22 km) NNE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,978.45 miles (19,277.41 km) NNE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,951.87 miles (19,234.61 km) NNE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,951.87 miles (19,234.61 km) NNE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,948.92 miles (19,229.87 km) NNE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,938.38 miles (19,212.92 km) NNE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |