Nonstop flight route between Al Ghaydah, Yemen and College Station, Texas, United States:
Departure Airport:
(16°11'36"N by 52°10'27"E)
Arrival Airport:
(30°35'18"N by 96°21'50"W)
Distance from AAY to CLL:
8,586.94 miles (13,819.31 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Al Ghaydha Airport (AAY), Al Ghaydah, Yemen and Easterwood Airport (CLL), College Station, Texas, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,587 miles (or 13,819 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 Al Ghaydha Airport and Easterwood 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 Al Ghaydha Airport and Easterwood Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | AAY / OYGD |
| Airport Name: | Al Ghaydha Airport |
| Location: | Al Ghaydah, Yemen |
| GPS Coordinates: | 16°11'36"N by 52°10'27"E |
| Area Served: | Al-Ghaydah |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 134 feet (41 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from AAY |
| More Information: | AAY Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CLL / KCLL |
| Airport Name: | Easterwood Airport |
| Location: | College Station, Texas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 30°35'18"N by 96°21'50"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Texas A&M University |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 321 feet (98 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CLL |
| More Information: | CLL Maps & Info |
Facts about Al Ghaydha Airport (AAY):
- Because of Al Ghaydha Airport's relatively low elevation of 134 feet, planes can take off or land at Al Ghaydha 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 closest airport to Al Ghaydha Airport (AAY) is Salalah Airport (SLL), which is located 140 miles (225 kilometers) ENE of AAY.
- The furthest airport from Al Ghaydha Airport (AAY) is Pukarua Airport (PUK), which is located 11,813 miles (19,012 kilometers) away in Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia.
- Al Ghaydha Airport (AAY) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Easterwood Airport (CLL):
- The first control tower was erected at the Airport in 1952 and a commercial passenger terminal was constructed in 1957.
- Because of Easterwood Airport's relatively low elevation of 321 feet, planes can take off or land at Easterwood 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.
- In 1948 a large hangar was relocated to the airfield from a US Army flying field near Corsicana, Texas.
- The closest airport to Easterwood Airport (CLL) is Coulter Field (CFD), which is located only 9 miles (14 kilometers) NNE of CLL.
- Easterwood Airport (CLL) has 3 runways.
- In May 1940 the airport opened, named for Navy Lt.
- The furthest airport from Easterwood Airport (CLL) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,968 miles (17,652 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 139.78 miles (224.95 km) ENE | Salalah Airport (SLL) | Salalah, Oman |     |
| 2 | 214.34 miles (344.95 km) WSW | Riyan Airport (MKX) | Mukalla, Yemen | |
| 3 | 225.35 miles (362.67 km) W | Sayun AirportSeiyun Airport (GXF) | Seiyun, Yemen | |
| 4 | 307.79 miles (495.35 km) SSW | Alula Airport (ALU) | Alula, Somalia | |
| 5 | 358.46 miles (576.88 km) SSW | Candala Airport (CXN) | Candala, Somalia | |
| 6 | 373.91 miles (601.74 km) WSW | Ataq Airport (AXK) | Ataq, Yemen | |
| 7 | 395.76 miles (636.91 km) SSW | Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA) | Boosaaso, Somalia | |
| 8 | 425.69 miles (685.08 km) ENE | Duqm Jaaluni Airport (JNJ) | Duqm, Oman | |
| 9 | 440.65 miles (709.15 km) WSW | Beihan Airport (BHN) | Beihan, Yemen | |
| 10 | 500.48 miles (805.44 km) SW | Erigavo Airport (ERA) | Erigavo, Somalia | |
| 11 | 521.90 miles (839.92 km) WNW | Najran Domestic Airport (EAM) | Najran (Nejran), Saudi Arabia | |
| 12 | 531.02 miles (854.60 km) W | El Rahaba Airport (Sana'a International) (SAH) | Sana'a, Yemen | |
| 13 | 531.37 miles (855.15 km) WSW | Aden International Airport (ADE) | Aden, Yemen | |
| 14 | 538.09 miles (865.97 km) NE | RAFO Masirah (MSH) | Masirah Island, Oman | |
| 15 | 563.61 miles (907.04 km) WSW | Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) | Ta'izz, Yemen | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,813.25 miles (19,011.53 km) ESE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,775.47 miles (18,950.74 km) SE | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,685.66 miles (18,806.19 km) ESE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,665.58 miles (18,773.89 km) ESE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,569.11 miles (18,618.63 km) E | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,562.96 miles (18,608.73 km) ESE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,561.04 miles (18,605.64 km) E | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,464.46 miles (18,450.21 km) E | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,387.50 miles (18,326.35 km) E | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,264.46 miles (18,128.34 km) E | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,253.58 miles (18,110.84 km) E | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,215.34 miles (18,049.29 km) E | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,202.92 miles (18,029.30 km) E | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,201.18 miles (18,026.51 km) E | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,185.52 miles (18,001.30 km) E | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 8.98 miles (14.45 km) NNE | Coulter Field (CFD) | Bryan, Texas, United States | |
| 2 | 47.44 miles (76.34 km) ENE | Bruce Brothers Huntsville Regional Airport (HTV) | Huntsville, Texas, United States | |
| 3 | 58.85 miles (94.70 km) ESE | Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 4 | 60.53 miles (97.42 km) SE | David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 5 | 67.36 miles (108.40 km) SE | West Houston Airport (IWS) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 6 | 73.13 miles (117.68 km) WNW | Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL) | Temple, Texas, United States | |
| 7 | 73.22 miles (117.83 km) W | Austin Executive Airport (EDC) | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| 8 | 73.92 miles (118.96 km) SE | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 9 | 76.18 miles (122.61 km) SE | Andrau Airpark (AAP) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 10 | 79.03 miles (127.18 km) SSE | Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) | Sugar Land, Texas (near Houston), United States | |
| 11 | 82.47 miles (132.72 km) WSW | Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| 12 | 83.79 miles (134.84 km) NNW | TSTC Waco Airport (CNW) | Waco, Texas, United States | |
| 13 | 85.65 miles (137.84 km) WNW | Skylark Field (ILE) | Killeen, Texas, United States | |
| 14 | 87.31 miles (140.51 km) NW | Waco Regional Airport (ACT) | Waco, Texas, United States | |
| 15 | 88.73 miles (142.79 km) WNW | Hood Army Airfield (HLR) | Fort Hood / Killeen, Texas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,968.33 miles (17,651.77 km) ESE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,911.25 miles (17,559.91 km) SW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,678.46 miles (17,185.28 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 4 | 10,591.31 miles (17,045.02 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,591.22 miles (17,044.87 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,583.57 miles (17,032.56 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,577.28 miles (17,022.44 km) ESE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 8 | 10,573.62 miles (17,016.54 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,573.44 miles (17,016.25 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,571.36 miles (17,012.91 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,569.28 miles (17,009.56 km) ESE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 12 | 10,563.98 miles (17,001.04 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,557.50 miles (16,990.61 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,556.56 miles (16,989.09 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,538.21 miles (16,959.56 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |