Durban to Townsville flights
Townsville lies 11,237 km (6,982 mi) south-east of Durban, +8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 9 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Durban | Townsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | Australia |
| Population | 3.3 million | 201,313 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) |
| Nearest large airport | DUR, 28 km out | TSV, 4 km out |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 4810 |
Clocks in Townsville are 8 h ahead of Durban right now, so a 15 h 9 min journey lands 23 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Townsville
Crossing from South Africa into Australia: money changes from the Rand to the Dollar (AUD); sockets are AS/NZS 3112; the dialling code becomes +61; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2806478.
Airports at each end
Leaving Durban
Durban is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB, 65 km).
Arriving in Townsville
Townsville is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,999 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (regional) | TSV | 4 km (2 mi) | 7,999 ft | 18 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,237 km (6,982 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Townsville from Durban?
11,237 km (6,982 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Durban.
How long does it take to get from Durban to Townsville by air?
About 15 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durban and Townsville?
Townsville is 8 h ahead at the moment (Australia/Brisbane against Africa/Johannesburg).
Which airports are used for Durban to Townsville flights?
Typically King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV).
What currency do I need in Townsville?
The Dollar (AUD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.