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Distance from King Shaka International Airport to Phoenix

King Shaka International Airport to Phoenix is a short everyday drive, covering about 18.3 km in roughly 22 min.

N King Shaka International Airport → Phoenix
Road distance
18.3 km
11.4 mi • 9.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
14.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
22 min
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
48.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R30.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R30.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R34.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R34.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R40.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R40.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R45.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R45.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R53.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R59.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R59.79
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
22 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
37 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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18.3 km 22 min
Start King Shaka International Airport
Finish Phoenix
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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    0.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    0.0 km
  7. Continue slight left onto International Trade Avenue
    2.3 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Dube Boulevard
    1.3 km
  9. Turn slight left towards R102
    0.2 km
  10. Turn slight left onto Gopalall Hurbans Road
    9.4 km
  11. Turn right onto J.G. Champion Drive
    1.3 km
  12. Turn left onto Canehaven Drive
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Foresthaven Drive
    1.5 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hannaford Drive
    0.7 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Phoenix Highway
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Longcroft Drive
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right
    0.1 km
  19. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
King Shaka International Airport → Phoenix
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Phoenix
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
King Shaka International Airport → Phoenix
King Shaka International Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Phoenix Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
1.5 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
21.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
50.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Phoenix → King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport ↔ Phoenix
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin King Shaka International Airport -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint
9.2 km
Total: 18.3 km
Midpoint 9.2 km
18.3 km 22 min
Destination Phoenix -29.70156, 31.00722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 18.3 km
Return-cycle span 36.6 km
Traversal time 22 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 114.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint -29.63800, 31.04682
End -29.70156, 31.00722
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Phoenix
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Phoenix
1
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Questions 8
How far is King Shaka International Airport from Phoenix? +
King Shaka International Airport is about 18.3 km from Phoenix by road.
How long does it take from King Shaka International Airport to Phoenix? +
The drive usually takes about 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from King Shaka International Airport to Phoenix in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from King Shaka International Airport to Phoenix? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from King Shaka International Airport to Phoenix? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R30.67 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R30.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R34.16 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R34.44 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from King Shaka International Airport to Phoenix? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Dube Boulevard
From King Shaka International Airport To Phoenix

Route Locations

Start area
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Phoenix
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 1.5 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 21.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 50.0 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 1.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 9.0 km

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