Distance From Param Airport to King Shaka International Airport, PPX - DUR Distance

The distance from Param Airport (PPX) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 7512 miles or 12089 kilometers or 6523 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 Nepesi ( Papua New Guinea ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nepesi and Durban takes around 17 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Param Airport, Nepesi, Papua New Guinea to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 17 hours 16 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 • PPX - DUR

Kilometers		12089 km
Statute Miles		7512 miles
Nautical Miles		6523 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 16 minutes

Param Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - PPX to DUR Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • PPX - DUR

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

Location	Local Time
Nepesi (Papua New Guinea)	2026-09-19, 02:40:12 +10
Durban (South Africa)	2026-09-18, 18:40:12 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

Param Airport (PPX / ) Nepesi, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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