Distance from King Shaka International Airport to Compensation

N King Shaka International Airport → Compensation

Road distance

16.1 km

Highway dominant · M4 / N2

King Shaka International Airport to Compensation is a short everyday drive, covering about 16.1 km in roughly 16 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

14.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

16 min

Return: 33 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

16 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

58.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

16 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R32.45

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R32.58

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

31° NNE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

211° SSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.6120, 31.1151

End coords Destination point

-29.5018, 31.1918

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R20 - R35

King Shaka International Airport → Compensation

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 23 °C King Shaka International Airport Fair View Forecast → 24 °C Compensation Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

King Shaka International Airport → Compensation

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Car

16.1 km

16 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

16.1 km

~15 min

63 km/h avg

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Places from King Shaka International Airport to Compensation

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start King Shaka International Airport

Finish Compensation

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Directions from King Shaka International Airport to Compensation via N2

National highway N2
Directions from King Shaka International Airport to Compensation via M4

Metro arterial route M4
Start your journey

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto International Trade Avenue

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

3.2 km
Turn right onto Ushukela Drive

1.1 km
Take the ramp left towards N2: KwaDukuza

0.9 km
Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road

7.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Ballito

0.6 km
Turn left onto Ballito Drive

1.8 km
Turn left

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 6

Known total R77.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

oThongathi

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

oThongathi

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

8.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 min • 8 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

2.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Compensation

06:46 – 17:03

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:55

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 16 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 44 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R67.41

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.32

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R3.23

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R70.95

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (8)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin King Shaka International Airport -29.61204, 31.11505

Midpoint

8.1 km

Total: 16.1 km

Midpoint 8.1 km

16.1 km 16 min

Destination Compensation -29.50180, 31.19182

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 16.1 km

Return-cycle span 32.3 km

Traversal time 16 min

Maneuver count 11

Maneuver density 68.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 8.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.61204, 31.11505

Midpoint -29.56142, 31.16362

End -29.50180, 31.19182

Route support

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Questions 8

How far is King Shaka International Airport from Compensation? +

King Shaka International Airport is about 16.1 km from Compensation by road.

How long does it take from King Shaka International Airport to Compensation? +

The drive usually takes about 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from King Shaka International Airport to Compensation in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from King Shaka International Airport to Compensation? +

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 Compensation? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R32.45 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R32.58 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R32.42 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R33.97 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from King Shaka International Airport to Compensation? +

Yes. There are 6 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

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