Nonstop flight route between Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Hall Beach, Nunavut, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(29°37'0"S by 31°6'29"E)
Arrival Airport:
(68°46'32"N by 81°14'33"W)
Distance from DUR to YUX:
8,669.52 miles (13,952.21 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between King Shaka International (DUR), Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Hall Beach Airport (YUX), Hall Beach, Nunavut, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,670 miles (or 13,952 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 Hall Beach 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 Hall Beach 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: | YUX / CYUX |
| Airport Name: | Hall Beach Airport |
| Location: | Hall Beach, Nunavut, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 68°46'32"N by 81°14'33"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Government of Nunavut |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 30 feet (9 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YUX |
| More Information: | YUX 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.
- 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 project was revived in the late 1990s when the limitations of Durban International Airport became apparent.
- 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 cargo terminal is located to the north of the passenger terminal, and is in the approximate centre of the airport precinct.
- On 8 December 2009, it was reported that "King Shaka International Airport" was indeed the most popular name for the new airport.
- In response to the study, ACSA contracted De-Tect Inc.
- King Shaka International (DUR) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Hall Beach Airport (YUX):
- Because of Hall Beach Airport's relatively low elevation of 30 feet, planes can take off or land at Hall Beach 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 Hall Beach Airport (YUX) is Albany Airport (ALH), which is located 9,986 miles (16,071 kilometers) away in Albany, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Hall Beach Airport (YUX) is Igloolik Airport (YGT), which is located 43 miles (69 kilometers) NNW of YUX.
- Hall Beach Airport (YUX) currently has only 1 runway.
| 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 | 43.08 miles (69.34 km) NNW | Igloolik Airport (YGT) | Igloolik, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 2 | 203.39 miles (327.33 km) SW | Repulse Bay Airport (YUT) | Repulse Bay, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 3 | 215.80 miles (347.29 km) W | Kugaaruk Airport (YBB) | Kugaaruk, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 4 | 280.41 miles (451.28 km) NNE | Pond Inlet Airport (YIO) | Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 5 | 300.37 miles (483.39 km) NNW | Nanisivik Airport (YSR) | Nanisivik, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 6 | 304.56 miles (490.14 km) NNW | Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) | Arctic Bay, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 7 | 307.26 miles (494.49 km) WNW | Taloyoak Airport (YYH) | Taloyoak, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 8 | 321.91 miles (518.06 km) SSW | Coral Harbour Airport (YZS) | Coral Harbour, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 9 | 327.30 miles (526.73 km) ENE | Clyde River Airport (YCY) | Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 10 | 339.66 miles (546.63 km) SSE | Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) | Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 11 | 365.80 miles (588.70 km) W | Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) | Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 12 | 448.07 miles (721.10 km) ESE | Pangnirtung Airport (YXP) | Pangnirtung, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 13 | 448.87 miles (722.38 km) E | Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM) | Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 14 | 449.27 miles (723.02 km) SSE | Ivujivik Airport (YIK) | Ivujivik, Québec, Canada | |
| 15 | 458.75 miles (738.29 km) SW | Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) | Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 9,986.02 miles (16,070.91 km) SSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 9,958.49 miles (16,026.59 km) SSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 9,948.10 miles (16,009.88 km) WSW | Hobart International Airport (HBA) | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 4 | 9,946.34 miles (16,007.04 km) SSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 9,926.82 miles (15,975.63 km) SSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 9,903.57 miles (15,938.21 km) SSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 9,902.99 miles (15,937.28 km) SSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 9,880.61 miles (15,901.25 km) WSW | Smithton Airport (SIO) | Smithton, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 9 | 9,876.01 miles (15,893.85 km) WSW | Burnie Airport (BWT) | Burnie, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 10 | 9,875.57 miles (15,893.15 km) WSW | Launceston Airport (LST) | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 11 | 9,870.53 miles (15,885.04 km) WSW | Devonport Airport (DPO) | Devonport, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 12 | 9,855.52 miles (15,860.88 km) WSW | George Town Aerodrome (GEE) | George Town, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 13 | 9,851.02 miles (15,853.63 km) SSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 14 | 9,848.01 miles (15,848.79 km) WSW | King Island Airport (KNS) | Currie, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 15 | 9,837.83 miles (15,832.42 km) WSW | St Helens Airport (HLS) | St. Helens, Tasmania, Australia | |