Nonstop flight route between Granville, France and Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa:
Departure Airport:
(43°25'22"N by 73°16'5"W)
Arrival Airport:
(29°37'0"S by 31°6'29"E)
Distance from GFR to DUR:
8,275.09 miles (13,317.43 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Granville Airport (GFR), Granville, France and King Shaka International (DUR), Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,275 miles (or 13,317 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 Granville 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 Granville 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: | GFR / LFRF |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Granville, France |
| GPS Coordinates: | 43°25'22"N by 73°16'5"W |
| Area Served: | Granville, New York |
| Airport Type: | Public use |
| Elevation: | 420 feet (128 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GFR |
| More Information: | GFR 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 Granville Airport (GFR):
- The furthest airport from Granville Airport (GFR) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,642 miles (18,735 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Granville Airport (GFR) is Rutland – Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT), which is located only 18 miles (28 kilometers) ENE of GFR.
- Because of Granville Airport's relatively low elevation of 420 feet, planes can take off or land at Granville 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.
- In addition to being known as "Granville Airport", another name for GFR is "B01".
- Granville Airport (GFR) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about King Shaka International (DUR):
- The airport is located in La Mercy, KwaZulu-Natal, approximately 35 km north of Durban.
- 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.
- It is unclear what the fate of the existing Durban International Airport will be now that KSIA is complete.
- 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 Airport was first conceptualised in the 1970s, with construction beginning in 1973.
- 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.
- King Shaka International (DUR) currently has only 1 runway.
- 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, also known as La Mercy Airport, and abbreviated KSIA, is the primary airport serving Durban, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 17.60 miles (28.32 km) ENE | Rutland – Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) | Rutland, Vermont, United States |     |
| 2 | 18.09 miles (29.11 km) WSW | Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) | Glens Falls, New York, United States | |
| 3 | 38.10 miles (61.31 km) E | Hartness State Airport (VSF) | Springfield, Vermont, United States | |
| 4 | 45.30 miles (72.90 km) E | Claremont Municipal Airport (CNH) | Claremont, New Hampshire, United States | |
| 5 | 50.29 miles (80.94 km) ENE | Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) | Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States | |
| 6 | 51.60 miles (83.04 km) SW | Schenectady County Airport (SCH) | Schenectady, New York, United States | |
| 7 | 53.78 miles (86.54 km) SSW | Albany International Airport (ALB) | Albany, New York, United States | |
| 8 | 54.21 miles (87.23 km) E | Parlin Field (NWH) | Newport, New Hampshire, United States | |
| 9 | 61.96 miles (99.71 km) SE | Dillant–Hopkins Airport (EEN) | Keene, New Hampshire, United States | |
| 10 | 64.41 miles (103.66 km) NNE | Edward F. Knapp State Airport (MPV) | Barre/Montpelier, Vermont, United States | |
| 11 | 67.66 miles (108.88 km) NNW | Lake Placid Airport (LKP) | Lake Placid, New York, United States | |
| 12 | 68.82 miles (110.75 km) S | Pittsfield Municipal Airport (PSF) | Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 13 | 72.71 miles (117.02 km) N | Burlington International Airport (BTV) | Burlington, Vermont, United States | |
| 14 | 76.76 miles (123.53 km) ESE | Jaffrey Airport - Silver Ranch Airpark (AFN) | Jaffrey, New Hampshire, United States | |
| 15 | 81.26 miles (130.77 km) NW | Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) | Saranac Lake, New York, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,641.55 miles (18,735.21 km) SW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,627.58 miles (18,712.73 km) SW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,618.18 miles (18,697.60 km) SW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,604.44 miles (18,675.49 km) SW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,591.61 miles (18,654.84 km) SW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,544.18 miles (18,578.52 km) SW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,513.97 miles (18,529.90 km) SW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,509.66 miles (18,522.95 km) SW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,497.73 miles (18,503.76 km) SW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,421.54 miles (18,381.15 km) SSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,382.54 miles (18,318.38 km) SW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,333.80 miles (18,239.94 km) SSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,328.10 miles (18,230.76 km) SSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,294.60 miles (18,176.86 km) SSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,278.90 miles (18,151.59 km) SW | Windarling Airport (WRN) | Windarling, 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 | |