Nonstop flight route between Cambridge, Maryland, United States and Pretoria, South Africa:
Departure Airport:
(38°32'21"N by 76°1'49"W)
Arrival Airport:
(25°39'12"S by 28°13'27"E)
Distance from CGE to PRY:
8,036.78 miles (12,933.91 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Cambridge–Dorchester Airport (CGE), Cambridge, Maryland, United States and Wonderboom Airport (PRY), Pretoria, South Africa would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,037 miles (or 12,934 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 Cambridge–Dorchester Airport and Wonderboom 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 Cambridge–Dorchester Airport and Wonderboom Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CGE / KCGE |
| Airport Name: | Cambridge–Dorchester Airport |
| Location: | Cambridge, Maryland, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 38°32'21"N by 76°1'49"W |
| Area Served: | Cambridge, Maryland |
| Operator/Owner: | Dorchester County Commissioners |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 20 feet (6 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CGE |
| More Information: | CGE Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PRY / FAWB |
| Airport Name: | Wonderboom Airport |
| Location: | Pretoria, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 25°39'12"S by 28°13'27"E |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Pretoria |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 4095 feet (1,248 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PRY |
| More Information: | PRY Maps & Info |
Facts about Cambridge–Dorchester Airport (CGE):
- The furthest airport from Cambridge–Dorchester Airport (CGE) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,740 miles (18,894 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Cambridge–Dorchester Airport (CGE) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Cambridge–Dorchester Airport's relatively low elevation of 20 feet, planes can take off or land at Cambridge–Dorchester 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 Cambridge–Dorchester Airport (CGE) is Easton Airport (ESN), which is located only 18 miles (30 kilometers) N of CGE.
Facts about Wonderboom Airport (PRY):
- The furthest airport from Wonderboom Airport (PRY) is Hana Airport (HNM), which is nearly antipodal to Wonderboom Airport (meaning Wonderboom Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Hana Airport), and is located 12,007 miles (19,323 kilometers) away in Hana, Hawaii, United States.
- Because of Wonderboom Airport's high elevation of 4,095 feet, planes must typically fly at a faster airspeed in order to takeoff or land at PRY. Combined with a high temperature, this could make PRY a "Hot & High" airport, where the air density is lower than it would otherwise be at sea level.
- In 1965, the airport was extensively extended, with a new terminal building and hangars being constructed as well as the runway being extended.
- In 2007, plans were mooted by the City of Pretoria for scheduled passenger service from Wonderboom Airport.
- Wonderboom Airport (PRY) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Wonderboom Airport (PRY) is Grand Central Airport (GCJ), which is located 24 miles (38 kilometers) SSW of PRY.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 18.41 miles (29.63 km) N | Easton Airport (ESN) | Easton, Maryland, United States |     |
| 2 | 27.07 miles (43.56 km) SW | Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NHK) | Patuxent River, Maryland, United States | |
| 3 | 31.37 miles (50.49 km) ESE | Salisbury-Ocean City: Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) | Salisbury, Maryland, United States | |
| 4 | 32.11 miles (51.68 km) WSW | St. Mary's County Regional Airport (LTW) | Leonardtown, Maryland, United States | |
| 5 | 37.70 miles (60.67 km) ENE | Sussex County Airport (GED) | Georgetown, Delaware, United States | |
| 6 | 40.22 miles (64.72 km) NW | Lee Airport (ANP) | Annapolis, Maryland, United States | |
| 7 | 48.87 miles (78.65 km) WNW | Andrews Field (ADW) | Camp Springs, Maryland, United States | |
| 8 | 50.81 miles (81.78 km) NE | Dover Air Force Base (DOV) | Dover, Delaware, United States | |
| 9 | 51.48 miles (82.86 km) SE | Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) | Wallops Island, Virginia, United States | |
| 10 | 51.55 miles (82.96 km) ESE | Ocean City Municipal Airport (OCE) | Ocean City, Maryland, United States | |
| 11 | 54.44 miles (87.61 km) NW | Tipton Airport (FME) | Odenton, Maryland, United States | |
| 12 | 55.75 miles (89.73 km) NW | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) | between Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C., United States | |
| 13 | 56.91 miles (91.59 km) WNW | College Park Airport (CGS) | College Park, Maryland, United States | |
| 14 | 57.15 miles (91.97 km) WNW | Bolling Air Force Base (BOF) | Washington, D.C., United States | |
| 15 | 58.10 miles (93.50 km) NNW | Martin State Airport (MTN) | Baltimore, Maryland, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,740.21 miles (18,893.99 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,716.82 miles (18,856.35 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,699.15 miles (18,827.91 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,692.08 miles (18,816.53 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,644.31 miles (18,739.65 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,632.24 miles (18,720.22 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,632.24 miles (18,720.22 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,621.67 miles (18,703.22 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,604.11 miles (18,674.95 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,587.71 miles (18,648.56 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,524.67 miles (18,547.12 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,492.72 miles (18,495.69 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,480.93 miles (18,476.72 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,475.97 miles (18,468.73 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,399.59 miles (18,345.81 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 23.58 miles (37.95 km) SSW | Grand Central Airport (GCJ) | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 2 | 27.05 miles (43.53 km) SW | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) | Lanseria, South Africa | |
| 3 | 33.58 miles (54.04 km) S | O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 4 | 40.94 miles (65.89 km) S | Rand Airport (QRA) | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 5 | 59.96 miles (96.50 km) S | Heidelberg Airport (HDB) | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| 6 | 69.17 miles (111.31 km) WNW | Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY) | Pilanesberg, South Africa | |
| 7 | 147.00 miles (236.58 km) NNE | Polokwane International Airport (PTG) | Polokwane, South Africa | |
| 8 | 159.78 miles (257.14 km) W | Lobatse Airport (LOQ) | Lobatse, Botswana | |
| 9 | 163.01 miles (262.33 km) WNW | Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) | Gaborone, Botswana | |
| 10 | 167.13 miles (268.97 km) W | Mafikeng Airport (MBD) | Mmabatho, South Africa | |
| 11 | 180.63 miles (290.69 km) E | Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) | Nelspruit, South Africa | |
| 12 | 198.41 miles (319.31 km) ENE | Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) | Hoedspruit, South Africa | |
| 13 | 200.65 miles (322.92 km) ESE | Matsapha Airport (MTS) | Manzini, Swaziland | |
| 14 | 215.40 miles (346.66 km) ENE | Mala Mala Airport (AAM) | Mala Mala, South Africa | |
| 15 | 218.77 miles (352.08 km) ENE | Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) | Phalaborwa, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,006.65 miles (19,322.79 km) NE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,995.06 miles (19,304.13 km) NE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,987.91 miles (19,292.62 km) NE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,986.58 miles (19,290.48 km) NE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,982.88 miles (19,284.53 km) NE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,978.08 miles (19,276.80 km) NE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,976.89 miles (19,274.88 km) NNE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,974.34 miles (19,270.78 km) NNE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,966.67 miles (19,258.45 km) NE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,963.17 miles (19,252.80 km) NNE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,946.70 miles (19,226.30 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,945.90 miles (19,225.02 km) NE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,945.58 miles (19,224.50 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,945.58 miles (19,224.50 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,942.47 miles (19,219.50 km) ENE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |