Nonstop flight route between Olathe, Kansas, United States and Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa:
Departure Airport:
(38°49'50"N by 94°53'25"W)
Arrival Airport:
(28°44'26"S by 32°5'30"E)
Distance from JCI to RCB:
9,357.30 miles (15,059.08 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between New Century AirCenter (JCI), Olathe, Kansas, United States and Richards Bay Airport (RCB), Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,357 miles (or 15,059 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 New Century AirCenter 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 New Century AirCenter 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: | JCI / KIXD |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Olathe, Kansas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 38°49'50"N by 94°53'25"W |
| Area Served: | Olathe, Kansas |
| Operator/Owner: | Johnson County Arpt Comm |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1087 feet (331 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from JCI |
| More Information: | JCI 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 New Century AirCenter (JCI):
- In addition to being known as "New Century AirCenter", another name for JCI is "IXD".
- The furthest airport from New Century AirCenter (JCI) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,743 miles (17,288 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to New Century AirCenter (JCI) is Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC), which is located only 8 miles (13 kilometers) E of JCI.
- The base was featured in a segment on the A&E Network entitled “Haunted America” in which it is claimed the base is the site of paranormal activity after a Navy pilot crashed into an aircraft hangar next to the airport control tower in the 1950s.
- New Century AirCenter (JCI) has 2 runways.
- With the departure of Navy and Marine Corps Reserve flying units, the sole remaining military aviation presence at the airfield is the US Army Reserve's Bravo Company, 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, flying the CH-47 Chinook.
Facts about Richards Bay Airport (RCB):
- 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.
- 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 8.30 miles (13.36 km) E | Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) | Olathe, Kansas, United States |     |
| 2 | 21.50 miles (34.61 km) NW | Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC) | Lawrence, Kansas, United States | |
| 3 | 25.75 miles (41.44 km) NE | Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| 4 | 33.60 miles (54.08 km) NNE | Kansas City International Airport (MCI) | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| 5 | 37.13 miles (59.75 km) N | Sherman Army AirfieldSherman Air Force Base (FLV) | Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, United States | |
| 6 | 42.64 miles (68.62 km) WNW | Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) | Topeka, Kansas, United States | |
| 7 | 65.03 miles (104.66 km) N | Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) | St. Joseph, Missouri, United States | |
| 8 | 71.64 miles (115.29 km) S | Fort Scott Municipal Airport (FSK) | Fort Scott, Kansas, United States | |
| 9 | 72.63 miles (116.88 km) E | Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) | Knob Noster, Missouri, United States | |
| 10 | 78.25 miles (125.92 km) WSW | Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) | Emporia, Kansas, United States | |
| 11 | 86.52 miles (139.25 km) SSW | Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU) | Chanute, Kansas, United States | |
| 12 | 92.48 miles (148.84 km) ENE | Marshall Memorial Municipal Airport (MHL) | Marshall, Missouri, United States | |
| 13 | 92.75 miles (149.26 km) E | Sedalia Regional Airport (DMO) | Sedalia, Missouri, United States | |
| 14 | 95.84 miles (154.23 km) S | Atkinson Municipal Airport (PTS) | Pittsburg, Kansas, United States | |
| 15 | 98.04 miles (157.78 km) WNW | Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) | Manhattan, Kansas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,742.51 miles (17,288.35 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,720.49 miles (17,252.92 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,697.96 miles (17,216.65 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,694.42 miles (17,210.95 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,668.81 miles (17,169.74 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,653.07 miles (17,144.41 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,644.07 miles (17,129.92 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,643.67 miles (17,129.29 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,619.76 miles (17,090.80 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,611.95 miles (17,078.24 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,599.49 miles (17,058.19 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,595.76 miles (17,052.19 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,587.98 miles (17,039.66 km) SE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 14 | 10,561.51 miles (16,997.06 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,558.29 miles (16,991.87 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 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 | |