Nonstop flight route between Aleppo, Syria and Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa:
Departure Airport:
(36°10'50"N by 37°13'27"E)
Arrival Airport:
(28°44'26"S by 32°5'30"E)
Distance from ALP to RCB:
4,498.03 miles (7,238.85 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Aleppo International Airport (ALP), Aleppo, Syria and Richards Bay Airport (RCB), Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,498 miles (or 7,239 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Aleppo International Airport and Richards Bay Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Aleppo International Airport and Richards Bay Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ALP / OSAP |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Aleppo, Syria |
| GPS Coordinates: | 36°10'50"N by 37°13'27"E |
| Area Served: | Aleppo, Syria |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1276 feet (389 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ALP |
| More Information: | ALP Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | RCB / FARB |
| Airport Name: | Richards Bay Airport |
| Location: | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 28°44'26"S by 32°5'30"E |
| Operator/Owner: | uMhlathuze Local Municipality |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 109 feet (33 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from RCB |
| More Information: | RCB Maps & Info |
Facts about Aleppo International Airport (ALP):
- Aleppo International Airport (ALP) currently has only 1 runway.
- In January 2013 the facility closed due to the Syrian Civil War, but after Syrian Army advances were made in the area, the airport re-opened on 22 January 2014, welcoming its first civilian flight in more than 1 year, carrying foreign journalists to the city.
- In addition to being known as "Aleppo International Airport", other names for ALP include "مطار حلب الدولي" and "Matar Halab al-Dawly".
- The history of the airport dates back to the beginning of the 20th century.
- The furthest airport from Aleppo International Airport (ALP) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,416 miles (18,373 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Aleppo International Airport (ALP) is Hatay Airport (HTY), which is located 54 miles (87 kilometers) WNW of ALP.
- Aleppo International Airport terminal has four modern jetways serving four transit gates equipped with modern security screening systems, plus four more ground-level gates.
Facts about Richards Bay Airport (RCB):
- The closest airport to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) is Hluhluwe Airport (HLW), which is located 52 miles (83 kilometers) NNE of RCB.
- Richards Bay Airport (RCB) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Richards Bay Airport's relatively low elevation of 109 feet, planes can take off or land at Richards Bay Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) is Hana Airport (HNM), which is located 11,689 miles (18,812 kilometers) away in Hana, Hawaii, United States.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 53.96 miles (86.84 km) WNW | Hatay Airport (HTY) | Hatay, Turkey |     |
| 2 | 54.86 miles (88.29 km) NNE | Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT) | Gaziantep, Turkey | |
| 3 | 89.51 miles (144.06 km) SW | Bassel al-Assad International Airport (LTK) | Latakia, Syria | |
| 4 | 95.04 miles (152.95 km) N | Kahramanmaraş Airport (KCM) | Kahramanmaras, Turkey | |
| 5 | 121.23 miles (195.10 km) WNW | Adana Şakirpaşa Airport (ADA) | Adana, Turkey | |
| 6 | 127.31 miles (204.88 km) NNE | Adıyaman Airport (ADF) | Adıyaman, Turkey | |
| 7 | 127.61 miles (205.37 km) NE | Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY) | Şanlıurfa, Turkey | |
| 8 | 127.61 miles (205.37 km) NE | Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (SFQ) | Sanliurfa, Turkey | |
| 9 | 127.93 miles (205.88 km) SSE | Palmyra Airport (PMS) | Palmyra, Syria | |
| 10 | 129.43 miles (208.30 km) SSW | Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) | Kleyate / Tripoli, Lebanon | |
| 11 | 162.90 miles (262.16 km) NNE | Malatya Erhaç Airport (MLX) | Malatya, Turkey | |
| 12 | 176.72 miles (284.40 km) ESE | Deir ez-Zor Airport (DEZ) | Deir ez-Zor (Deirezzor), Syria | |
| 13 | 190.33 miles (306.30 km) SSW | Beirut Air Base (BEY) | Beirut, Lebanon | |
| 14 | 195.50 miles (314.62 km) SSW | Damascus International Airport (DAM) | Damascus, Syria | |
| 15 | 202.38 miles (325.70 km) NE | Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) | Diyarbakır, Turkey | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,416.35 miles (18,372.80 km) SSW | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,356.23 miles (18,276.03 km) SSE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,342.17 miles (18,253.41 km) SSW | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,244.36 miles (18,096.00 km) SSW | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,180.83 miles (17,993.76 km) S | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,152.14 miles (17,947.59 km) SSW | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,124.92 miles (17,903.79 km) S | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,095.14 miles (17,855.85 km) SE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 9 | 11,083.84 miles (17,837.67 km) SSE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,082.01 miles (17,834.72 km) S | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,076.52 miles (17,825.89 km) SSE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,045.58 miles (17,776.09 km) S | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,034.96 miles (17,759.01 km) S | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,025.21 miles (17,743.31 km) S | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,020.51 miles (17,735.75 km) SE | Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK) | Mauke Island, Cook Islands | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 51.82 miles (83.40 km) NNE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 2 | 84.75 miles (136.40 km) SW | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 3 | 119.80 miles (192.80 km) WSW | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 4 | 142.22 miles (228.88 km) W | Ladysmith Airport (LAY) | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 160.19 miles (257.81 km) NNW | Matsapha Airport (MTS) | Manzini, Swaziland | |
| 6 | 180.06 miles (289.77 km) SW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 7 | 186.21 miles (299.68 km) WSW | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 8 | 197.06 miles (317.14 km) N | Maputo International Airport (MPM) | Maputo, Mozambique | |
| 9 | 221.74 miles (356.85 km) WSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 235.81 miles (379.50 km) WSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 239.78 miles (385.89 km) NNW | Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) | Nelspruit, South Africa | |
| 12 | 244.68 miles (393.77 km) W | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 254.51 miles (409.59 km) WSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 273.13 miles (439.56 km) N | Mala Mala Airport (AAM) | Mala Mala, South Africa | |
| 15 | 274.02 miles (441.00 km) WNW | Heidelberg Airport (HDB) | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,688.97 miles (18,811.52 km) NE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,676.26 miles (18,791.08 km) NE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,668.75 miles (18,778.99 km) NE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,668.60 miles (18,778.74 km) NE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,667.34 miles (18,776.72 km) NE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,667.27 miles (18,776.61 km) NE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,660.70 miles (18,766.03 km) NE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,658.80 miles (18,762.97 km) NE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,649.90 miles (18,748.65 km) NE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,647.45 miles (18,744.70 km) NE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,631.35 miles (18,718.80 km) NE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,629.30 miles (18,715.50 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,627.50 miles (18,712.60 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,627.50 miles (18,712.60 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,625.76 miles (18,709.81 km) NE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |