Distance From Nuguria Airstrip to King Shaka International Airport, NUG - DUR Distance

The distance from Nuguria Airstrip (NUG) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 8071 miles or 12989 kilometers or 7009 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 Nuguria Island ( Papua New Guinea ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nuguria Island and Durban takes around 18 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nuguria Airstrip, Nuguria Island, Papua New Guinea to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 18 hours 33 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 • NUG - DUR

Kilometers		12989 km
Statute Miles		8071 miles
Nautical Miles		7009 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 33 minutes

Nuguria Airstrip to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - NUG to DUR Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • NUG - DUR

Time difference between Nuguria Island (Papua New Guinea) and Durban (South Africa) is 9 Hours.
Durban time is 9 Hours behind Nuguria Island.

Location	Local Time
Nuguria Island (Papua New Guinea)	2026-09-12, 23:38:03 +11
Durban (South Africa)	2026-09-12, 14:38:03 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

Nuguria Airstrip (NUG / AYNI) Nuguria Island, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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