Distance From Taplejung Airport to King Shaka International Airport, TPJ - DUR Distance

The distance from Taplejung Airport (TPJ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 5428 miles or 8736 kilometers or 4714 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 Taplejung ( Nepal ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Taplejung and Durban takes around 12 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Taplejung Airport, Taplejung, Nepal to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 12 hours 28 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 • TPJ - DUR

Kilometers		8736 km
Statute Miles		5428 miles
Nautical Miles		4714 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 28 minutes

Taplejung Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - TPJ to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Taplejung, Nepal and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TPJ - DUR

Time difference between Taplejung (Nepal) and Durban (South Africa) is 3 Hours 45 Minutes.
Durban time is 3 Hours 45 Minutes behind Taplejung.

Location	Local Time
Taplejung (Nepal)	2026-06-22, 02:43:08 +0545
Durban (South Africa)	2026-06-21, 22:58:08 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

Taplejung Airport (TPJ / VNTJ) Taplejung, Nepal

Destination

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