Distance From Telefomin Airport to King Shaka International Airport, TFM - DUR Distance

The distance from Telefomin Airport (TFM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 7257 miles or 11679 kilometers or 6302 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 Telefomin ( Papua New Guinea ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Telefomin and Durban takes around 16 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Telefomin Airport, Telefomin, Papua New Guinea to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 16 hours 41 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 • TFM - DUR

Kilometers		11679 km
Statute Miles		7257 miles
Nautical Miles		6302 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 41 minutes

Telefomin Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - TFM to DUR Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TFM - DUR

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

Location	Local Time
Telefomin (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-15, 16:37:06 +10
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 08:37:06 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

Telefomin Airport (TFM / AYTE) Telefomin, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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