Distance From Tawa Airport to King Shaka International Airport, TWY - DUR Distance

The distance from Tawa Airport (TWY) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 7425 miles or 11949 kilometers or 6448 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 Tawa ( Papua New Guinea ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tawa and Durban takes around 17 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tawa Airport, Tawa, Papua New Guinea to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 17 hours 4 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 • TWY - DUR

Kilometers		11949 km
Statute Miles		7425 miles
Nautical Miles		6448 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 4 minutes

Tawa Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - TWY to DUR Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TWY - DUR

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

Location	Local Time
Tawa (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-20, 03:48:08 +10
Durban (South Africa)	2026-03-19, 19:48:08 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

Tawa Airport (TWY / AYTW) Tawa, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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