Nonstop flight route between Pilanesberg, South Africa and Oak Harbor, Washington, United States:
Departure Airport:
(25°20'0"S by 27°10'23"E)
Arrival Airport:
(48°21'6"N by 122°39'20"W)
Distance from NTY to NUW:
10,159.19 miles (16,349.60 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY), Pilanesberg, South Africa and NAS Whidbey Island (NUW), Oak Harbor, Washington, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 10,159 miles (or 16,350 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 Pilanesberg International Airport and NAS Whidbey Island, 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 Pilanesberg International Airport and NAS Whidbey Island. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | NTY / FAPN |
| Airport Name: | Pilanesberg International Airport |
| Location: | Pilanesberg, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 25°20'0"S by 27°10'23"E |
| Area Served: | Sun City, North West, South Africa |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 3412 feet (1,040 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from NTY |
| More Information: | NTY Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | NUW / KNUW |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Oak Harbor, Washington, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 48°21'6"N by 122°39'20"W |
| Operator/Owner: | United States Navy |
| Airport Type: | Military: Naval Air Station |
| Elevation: | 47 feet (14 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from NUW |
| More Information: | NUW Maps & Info |
Facts about Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY):
- The closest airport to Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY) is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), which is located 63 miles (101 kilometers) SE of NTY.
- Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY) is Hana Airport (HNM), which is nearly antipodal to Pilanesberg International Airport (meaning Pilanesberg International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Hana Airport), and is located 12,064 miles (19,414 kilometers) away in Hana, Hawaii, United States.
Facts about NAS Whidbey Island (NUW):
- On January 17, 1941, almost 11 months before the U.S.
- The closest airport to NAS Whidbey Island (NUW) is A.J. Eisenberg Airport (ODW), which is located only 7 miles (11 kilometers) S of NUW.
- After World War II ended, operations slowed at war’s end and it was almost certain that NAS Whidbey Island would be earmarked for decommissioning.
- NAS Whidbey Island (NUW) has 2 runways.
- Because of NAS Whidbey Island's relatively low elevation of 47 feet, planes can take off or land at NAS Whidbey Island 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.
- In all, there are 17 active duty squadrons and 2 Ready Reserve squadrons currently based at NAS Whidbey Island.
- The furthest airport from NAS Whidbey Island (NUW) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,730 miles (17,268 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- In addition to being known as "NAS Whidbey Island", another name for NUW is "Ault Field".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 62.82 miles (101.10 km) SE | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) | Lanseria, South Africa |     |
| 2 | 69.17 miles (111.31 km) ESE | Wonderboom Airport (PRY) | Pretoria, South Africa | |
| 3 | 75.22 miles (121.06 km) SE | Grand Central Airport (GCJ) | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 4 | 86.92 miles (139.89 km) SE | O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 5 | 87.43 miles (140.70 km) SE | Rand Airport (QRA) | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 6 | 91.67 miles (147.54 km) W | Lobatse Airport (LOQ) | Lobatse, Botswana | |
| 7 | 95.25 miles (153.30 km) NW | Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) | Gaborone, Botswana | |
| 8 | 106.67 miles (171.67 km) WSW | Mafikeng Airport (MBD) | Mmabatho, South Africa | |
| 9 | 110.99 miles (178.63 km) SE | Heidelberg Airport (HDB) | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| 10 | 163.10 miles (262.49 km) WNW | Jwaneng Airport (JWA) | Jwaneng, Botswana | |
| 11 | 176.60 miles (284.21 km) NE | Polokwane International Airport (PTG) | Polokwane, South Africa | |
| 12 | 245.53 miles (395.14 km) E | Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) | Nelspruit, South Africa | |
| 13 | 249.28 miles (401.18 km) SSE | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 252.30 miles (406.04 km) ENE | Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) | Hoedspruit, South Africa | |
| 15 | 265.24 miles (426.87 km) SSW | Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,063.51 miles (19,414.29 km) NNE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 12,054.30 miles (19,399.47 km) NE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 12,049.03 miles (19,390.99 km) NE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 12,048.40 miles (19,389.97 km) NE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 12,040.74 miles (19,377.64 km) NE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 12,036.90 miles (19,371.46 km) NNE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 12,027.60 miles (19,356.49 km) NE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 12,026.29 miles (19,354.39 km) NNE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 12,023.88 miles (19,350.51 km) NNE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 12,014.86 miles (19,336.00 km) NNE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 12,012.65 miles (19,332.44 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 12,010.88 miles (19,329.59 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 12,010.88 miles (19,329.59 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 12,008.92 miles (19,326.44 km) NE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 12,003.21 miles (19,317.24 km) NE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 6.98 miles (11.23 km) S | A.J. Eisenberg Airport (ODW) | Oak Harbor, Washington, United States | |
| 2 | 10.16 miles (16.35 km) N | Anacortes Airport (OTS) | Anacortes, Washington, United States | |
| 3 | 12.49 miles (20.10 km) NW | Center Island Airport (CWS) | Center Island, Washington, United States | |
| 4 | 13.55 miles (21.81 km) NE | Skagit Regional Airport (MVW) | Burlington / Mount Vernon, Washington, United States | |
| 5 | 16.54 miles (26.62 km) NW | Fishermans Bay/LPS Seaplane Base (LPS) | Lopez Island, Washington, United States | |
| 6 | 20.58 miles (33.12 km) NW | Friday Harbor Airport (FRD) | Friday Harbor, Washington, United States | |
| 7 | 20.66 miles (33.25 km) NW | Friday Harbor Seaplane Base (FBS) | Friday Harbor, Washington, United States | |
| 8 | 21.79 miles (35.07 km) SSW | Jefferson County International AirportPort Townsend Army Airfield (TWD) | Port Townsend, Washington, United States | |
| 9 | 22.49 miles (36.20 km) NNW | Rosario Seaplane Base (RSJ) | Orcas Island, Washington, United States | |
| 10 | 22.98 miles (36.98 km) NW | Westsound Seaplane Base (WSX) | Westsound, Orcas Island, Washington, United States | |
| 11 | 27.23 miles (43.82 km) NNW | Orcas Island Airport (ESD) | Eastsound, Washington, United States | |
| 12 | 29.08 miles (46.80 km) NW | Roche Harbor Seaplane Base (RCE) | San Juan Island, Washington, United States | |
| 13 | 30.10 miles (48.44 km) SW | Sequim Valley Airport (SQV) | Sequim, Washington, United States | |
| 14 | 30.92 miles (49.76 km) N | Bellingham International Airport (BLI) | Bellingham, Washington, United States | |
| 15 | 33.93 miles (54.60 km) W | Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,729.94 miles (17,268.11 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,664.33 miles (17,162.53 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,581.21 miles (17,028.77 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,576.23 miles (17,020.75 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,566.17 miles (17,004.55 km) S | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 6 | 10,565.79 miles (17,003.94 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,544.04 miles (16,968.94 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,540.90 miles (16,963.89 km) ESE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,536.65 miles (16,957.06 km) S | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 10 | 10,531.03 miles (16,948.01 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,530.74 miles (16,947.53 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,515.13 miles (16,922.42 km) ESE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,507.49 miles (16,910.12 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 14 | 10,497.18 miles (16,893.53 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,495.97 miles (16,891.59 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |