Nonstop flight route between Lukulu, Zambia and Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa:
Departure Airport:
(14°22'30"S by 23°15'0"E)
Arrival Airport:
(29°37'0"S by 31°6'29"E)
Distance from LXU to DUR:
1,166.27 miles (1,876.92 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Lukulu Airport (LXU), Lukulu, Zambia and King Shaka International (DUR), Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,166 miles (or 1,877 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 Lukulu Airport and King Shaka International, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | LXU / FLLK |
| Airport Name: | Lukulu Airport |
| Location: | Lukulu, Zambia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 14°22'30"S by 23°15'0"E |
| Area Served: | Lukulu |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 3480 feet (1,061 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from LXU |
| More Information: | LXU 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 Lukulu Airport (LXU):
- The furthest airport from Lukulu Airport (LXU) is Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA), which is nearly antipodal to Lukulu Airport (meaning Lukulu Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Kona International Airport at Keāhole), and is located 12,063 miles (19,414 kilometers) away in Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States.
- The closest airport to Lukulu Airport (LXU) is Zambezi Airport (BBZ), which is located 59 miles (95 kilometers) N of LXU.
- Lukulu Airport (LXU) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about King Shaka International (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.
- In response to the study, ACSA contracted De-Tect Inc.
- The largest aircraft KSIA currently has scheduled services for is the Boeing 777-300ER, with Emirates operating Dubai–Durban, despite the fact that KSIA's runway length and terminal were designed to theoretically handle regular large airliners.
- The terminal does not have a public viewing deck, which has attracted public criticism.
- Mount Moreland, a small community located 2.6 km south of the airport, is an important roosting site for the European Barn Swallow.
- 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.
- 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.
- The closest airport to King Shaka International (DUR) is Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), which is located 43 miles (69 kilometers) W of DUR.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 58.78 miles (94.60 km) N | Zambezi Airport (BBZ) | Zambezi, Zambia |     |
| 2 | 61.05 miles (98.24 km) S | Mongu Airport (MNR) | Mongu, Western Province, Zambia | |
| 3 | 67.03 miles (107.87 km) SW | Kalabo Airport (KLB) | Kalabo, Zambia | |
| 4 | 108.21 miles (174.14 km) ESE | Kaoma Airport (KMZ) | Kaoma, Zambia | |
| 5 | 172.96 miles (278.35 km) N | Cazombo Airport (CAV) | Cazombo, Angola | |
| 6 | 209.99 miles (337.95 km) ESE | Ngoma Airport (ZGM) | Ngoma, Zambia | |
| 7 | 231.81 miles (373.06 km) W | Cangamba Airport (CNZ) | Cangamba, Angola | |
| 8 | 233.44 miles (375.68 km) SSE | Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) | Katima Mulilo, Namibia | |
| 9 | 258.93 miles (416.70 km) NE | Solwezi Airport (SLI) | Solwezi, Zambia | |
| 10 | 262.05 miles (421.72 km) NNW | Villa Teixeira de Sousa Airport (UAL) | Luau, Moxico, Angola | |
| 11 | 270.37 miles (435.11 km) SSE | Kasane Airport (BBK) | Kasane, Botswana | |
| 12 | 278.77 miles (448.64 km) WSW | Cuito Cuanavale Airport (CTI) | Cuito Cuanavale, Angola | |
| 13 | 288.69 miles (464.60 km) NW | Luena Airport (LUO) | Luena, Moxico Province, Angola | |
| 14 | 292.09 miles (470.08 km) NNE | Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) | Kolwezi, Lualaba District, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 15 | 293.04 miles (471.59 km) SE | Livingstone Airport (LVI) | Livingstone, Zambia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,063.28 miles (19,413.92 km) N | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 12,053.10 miles (19,397.53 km) N | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 12,050.76 miles (19,393.77 km) NNW | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 12,041.55 miles (19,378.95 km) N | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 12,025.61 miles (19,353.30 km) N | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,993.67 miles (19,301.90 km) N | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,990.55 miles (19,296.87 km) N | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,985.57 miles (19,288.86 km) N | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,981.58 miles (19,282.43 km) N | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,967.95 miles (19,260.49 km) N | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,964.24 miles (19,254.53 km) N | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,950.89 miles (19,233.05 km) N | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,950.89 miles (19,233.05 km) N | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,950.03 miles (19,231.67 km) N | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,938.31 miles (19,212.81 km) N | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 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 | |