Distance From Kawito Airport to King Shaka International Airport, KWO - DUR Distance

The distance from Kawito Airport (KWO) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 7218 miles or 11616 kilometers or 6268 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kawito ( Papua New Guinea ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kawito and Durban takes around 16 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kawito Airport, Kawito, Papua New Guinea to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 16 hours 35 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KWO - DUR

Kilometers		11616 km
Statute Miles		7218 miles
Nautical Miles		6268 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 35 minutes

Kawito Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - KWO to DUR Flight Path

Location of Kawito Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kawito to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kawito, Papua New Guinea and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Kawito, Papua New Guinea and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWO - DUR

Time difference between Kawito (Papua New Guinea) and Durban (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Durban time is 8 Hours behind Kawito.

Location	Local Time
Kawito (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-20, 03:11:40 +10
Durban (South Africa)	2026-03-19, 19:11:40 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kawito Airport (KWO / AYKW) Kawito, Papua New Guinea

Destination

King Shaka International Airport (DUR / FALE) Durban, South Africa