Nonstop flight route between Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Tres Arroyos, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina:
Departure Airport:
(29°37'0"S by 31°6'29"E)
Arrival Airport:
(38°23'12"S by 60°19'46"W)
Distance from DUR to OYO:
5,054.54 miles (8,134.47 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between King Shaka International (DUR), Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Tres Arroyos Airport (OYO), Tres Arroyos, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,055 miles (or 8,134 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 Tres Arroyos 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 Tres Arroyos 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: | OYO / SAZH |
| Airport Name: | Tres Arroyos Airport |
| Location: | Tres Arroyos, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| GPS Coordinates: | 38°23'12"S by 60°19'46"W |
| Area Served: | Tres Arroyos |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 400 feet (122 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from OYO |
| More Information: | OYO Maps & Info |
Facts about King Shaka International (DUR):
- 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.
- King Shaka International (DUR) currently has only 1 runway.
- The arrivals area is located on the lower floor, with a baggage reclaim hall containing 5 conveyors that can be allocated between domestic and international use.
- The project was revived in the late 1990s when the limitations of Durban International Airport became apparent.
- 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.
Facts about Tres Arroyos Airport (OYO):
- Because of Tres Arroyos Airport's relatively low elevation of 400 feet, planes can take off or land at Tres Arroyos 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 Tres Arroyos Airport (OYO) is Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC), which is nearly antipodal to Tres Arroyos Airport (meaning Tres Arroyos Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport), and is located 12,328 miles (19,841 kilometers) away in Dalian, Liaoning, China.
- Tres Arroyos Airport (OYO) has 3 runways.
- The closest airport to Tres Arroyos Airport (OYO) is Necochea Airport (NEC), which is located 82 miles (132 kilometers) E of OYO.
| 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 | 82.13 miles (132.17 km) E | Necochea Airport (NEC) | Necochea, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| 2 | 100.30 miles (161.42 km) NE | Tandil Airport (TDL) | Tandil, Argentina | |
| 3 | 102.09 miles (164.30 km) WSW | Comandante Espora Airport (BHI) | Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina | |
| 4 | 103.61 miles (166.75 km) N | Olavarría Airport (OVR) | Olavarría, Argentina | |
| 5 | 107.01 miles (172.22 km) NW | Brigadier Hector Eduardo Ruiz Airport (CSZ) | Coronel Suárez, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| 6 | 133.77 miles (215.28 km) E | Miramar Airport (MJR) | Miramar, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| 7 | 152.97 miles (246.18 km) E | Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) | Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina | |
| 8 | 173.88 miles (279.83 km) NNE | Las Flores Airport (ELB) | El Banco, Colombia | |
| 9 | 194.77 miles (313.45 km) NNW | Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport (PEH) | Pehuajó, Argentina | |
| 10 | 196.94 miles (316.94 km) ENE | Villa Gesell Airport (VLG) | Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| 11 | 222.73 miles (358.45 km) SW | Gobernador Edgardo Castello Airport (VDM) | Viedma, Argentina | |
| 12 | 249.50 miles (401.54 km) WNW | Santa Rosa Airport (RSA) | Santa Rosa, Argentina | |
| 13 | 265.13 miles (426.68 km) NW | General Pico Airport (GPO) | General Pico, La Pampa, Argentina | |
| 14 | 265.62 miles (427.47 km) NNE | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ezeiza (near Buenos Aires), Argentina | |
| 15 | 267.48 miles (430.47 km) N | Junín Airport (JNI) | Junín, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,328.40 miles (19,840.58 km) WNW | Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) | Dalian, Liaoning, China | |
| 2 | 12,327.50 miles (19,839.15 km) N | Qinhuangdao Shanhaiguan Airport (SHP) | Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China | |
| 3 | 12,321.74 miles (19,829.86 km) NW | Yantai Laishan International Airport (YNT) | Yantai, Shandong, China | |
| 4 | 12,312.81 miles (19,815.50 km) NNE | Weifang Airport (WEF) | Weifang, Shandong, China | |
| 5 | 12,307.78 miles (19,807.41 km) NE | Tangshan Sannühe Airport (TVS) | Tangshan, Hebei, China | |
| 6 | 12,301.61 miles (19,797.47 km) ENE | Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) | Tianjin, China | |
| 7 | 12,285.24 miles (19,771.13 km) NNW | Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) | Qingdao, Shandong, China | |
| 8 | 12,274.35 miles (19,753.60 km) WNW | Weihai Dashuibo Airport (WEH) | Weihai, Shandong, China | |
| 9 | 12,265.90 miles (19,740.01 km) NE | Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) | Jinan, Shandong, China | |
| 10 | 12,264.44 miles (19,737.66 km) WNW | Changhai Airport (CNI) | Changhai, China | |
| 11 | 12,236.10 miles (19,692.04 km) ENE | Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) | Beijing, China | |
| 12 | 12,235.21 miles (19,690.62 km) NNW | Jinzhou Xiaolingzi Airport (JNZ) | Jinzhou, Liaoning, China | |
| 13 | 12,234.44 miles (19,689.37 km) NE | Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | Beijing, People's Republic of China | |
| 14 | 12,215.35 miles (19,658.64 km) N | Chaoyang Airport (CHG) | Chaoyang, Liaoning, China | |
| 15 | 12,195.68 miles (19,627.00 km) NNE | Linyi Shubuling Airport (LYI) | Linyi, Shandong, China | |