Nonstop flight route between East Farmingdale, New York, United States and Port Elizabeth, South Africa:
Departure Airport:
(40°43'44"N by 73°24'47"W)
Arrival Airport:
(33°59'4"S by 25°36'37"E)
Distance from FRG to PLZ:
8,125.27 miles (13,076.31 km)
Share this route:
Jump to:
- About this route
- FRG Airport Information
- PLZ Airport Information
- Facts about FRG
- Facts about PLZ
- Map of Nearest Airports to FRG
- List of Nearest Airports to FRG
- Map of Furthest Airports from FRG
- List of Furthest Airports from FRG
- Map of Nearest Airports to PLZ
- List of Nearest Airports to PLZ
- Map of Furthest Airports from PLZ
- List of Furthest Airports from PLZ
About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Republic Airport (FRG), East Farmingdale, New York, United States and Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), Port Elizabeth, South Africa would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,125 miles (or 13,076 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 Republic Airport and Port Elizabeth International 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 Republic Airport and Port Elizabeth International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | FRG / KFRG |
| Airport Name: | Republic Airport |
| Location: | East Farmingdale, New York, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 40°43'44"N by 73°24'47"W |
| Area Served: | Long Island |
| Operator/Owner: | New York State Department of Transportation |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 80 feet (24 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from FRG |
| More Information: | FRG Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PLZ / FAPE |
| Airport Name: | Port Elizabeth International Airport |
| Location: | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 33°59'4"S by 25°36'37"E |
| Area Served: | Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 226 feet (69 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PLZ |
| More Information: | PLZ Maps & Info |
Facts about Republic Airport (FRG):
- Republic Airport (FRG) has 2 runways.
- Seversky Aircraft moved there in January 1935 from College Point in Queens, and became Republic Aviation in 1939.
- The closest airport to Republic Airport (FRG) is Long Island MacArthur Airport (HAP), which is located only 17 miles (27 kilometers) ENE of FRG.
- Because of Republic Airport's relatively low elevation of 80 feet, planes can take off or land at Republic 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 Republic Airport (FRG) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,775 miles (18,949 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The 77.967-acre flying field was developed in the late winter and early spring of 1928 and was originally owned and operated by Fairchild Engine & Airplane Manufacturing Company.
Facts about Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ):
- Port Elizabeth Airport was established in 1929 in close proximity to the city.
- Because of Port Elizabeth International Airport's relatively low elevation of 226 feet, planes can take off or land at Port Elizabeth International 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 Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) is Princeville Airport (HPV), which is located 11,567 miles (18,615 kilometers) away in Hanalei, Hawaii, United States.
- The closest airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) is Port Alfred Airport (AFD), which is located 79 miles (127 kilometers) ENE of PLZ.
- Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) has 2 runways.
- Air Force Station Port Elizabeth is home to C Flight of 15 Squadron of the South African Air Force.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 17.01 miles (27.38 km) ENE | Long Island MacArthur Airport (HAP) | Long Island, Queensland, Australia |     |
| 2 | 17.01 miles (27.38 km) ENE | Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) | Islip, New York, United States | |
| 3 | 20.12 miles (32.38 km) WSW | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | New York City, New York, United States | |
| 4 | 22.26 miles (35.82 km) W | Flushing Airport (closed 1984) (FLU) | Flushing, New York, United States | |
| 5 | 24.27 miles (39.06 km) W | LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | New York City, New York, United States | |
| 6 | 27.96 miles (44.99 km) NNW | Westchester County Airport (HPN) | White Plains, New York, United States | |
| 7 | 29.26 miles (47.09 km) W | East 34th Street Heliport (TSS) | New York City, United States | |
| 8 | 29.29 miles (47.14 km) W | New York Skyports Inc. Seaplane Base (QNY) | New York City, New York, United States | |
| 9 | 29.30 miles (47.16 km) ENE | Brookhaven Calabro Airport (WSH) | Shirley, New York, United States | |
| 10 | 31.12 miles (50.08 km) W | West 30th Street Heliport (JRA) | New York City, New York, United States | |
| 11 | 31.24 miles (50.28 km) W | Downtown Manhattan Heliport (JRB) | New York City, New York, United States | |
| 12 | 33.55 miles (54.00 km) NNE | Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) | Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States | |
| 13 | 34.89 miles (56.15 km) WNW | Teterboro Airport (TEB) | Teterboro, New Jersey, United States | |
| 14 | 34.94 miles (56.23 km) ENE | Calverton Executive Airpark (CTO) | Calverton, New York, United States | |
| 15 | 39.64 miles (63.79 km) W | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | Newark/Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,774.54 miles (18,949.24 km) SW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,750.53 miles (18,910.60 km) SW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,749.29 miles (18,908.60 km) SW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,724.00 miles (18,867.90 km) SW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,706.42 miles (18,839.62 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,658.91 miles (18,763.14 km) SW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,655.86 miles (18,758.25 km) SW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,648.63 miles (18,746.61 km) SW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,636.98 miles (18,727.86 km) SW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,574.26 miles (18,626.92 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,493.27 miles (18,496.59 km) SSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,479.10 miles (18,473.77 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,469.35 miles (18,458.09 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,450.70 miles (18,428.06 km) SSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,436.01 miles (18,404.43 km) SSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 78.75 miles (126.73 km) ENE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 2 | 143.28 miles (230.59 km) ENE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 3 | 184.99 miles (297.72 km) W | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 4 | 245.11 miles (394.47 km) NE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 5 | 304.52 miles (490.08 km) NNE | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 6 | 320.47 miles (515.74 km) NNE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 7 | 332.65 miles (535.34 km) NNE | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 8 | 333.67 miles (536.98 km) NNE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 334.46 miles (538.25 km) NNE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 340.38 miles (547.79 km) N | Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa | |
| 11 | 350.38 miles (563.88 km) NE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 361.57 miles (581.90 km) N | Kimberley Airport (KIM) | Kimberley, South Africa | |
| 13 | 382.50 miles (615.57 km) NNE | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 383.44 miles (617.09 km) NNE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 401.75 miles (646.55 km) W | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,567.15 miles (18,615.48 km) NNE | Princeville Airport (HPV) | Hanalei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,554.19 miles (18,594.63 km) NNE | Lihue Airport (LIH) | Lihue, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,548.86 miles (18,586.04 km) NNE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,547.60 miles (18,584.02 km) NNE | PMRF Barking Sands (BKH) | Kekaha, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,544.96 miles (18,579.76 km) NNE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,543.44 miles (18,577.32 km) NNE | Port Allen Airport (PAK) | Hanapepe, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,540.26 miles (18,572.21 km) N | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,535.54 miles (18,564.60 km) NNE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,535.54 miles (18,564.60 km) NNE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,534.95 miles (18,563.65 km) N | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,532.58 miles (18,559.84 km) NNE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,526.35 miles (18,549.82 km) N | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,524.08 miles (18,546.17 km) N | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,520.12 miles (18,539.80 km) N | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,511.49 miles (18,525.90 km) N | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |