Nonstop flight route between Decatur, Alabama, United States and Analalava, Madagascar:
Departure Airport:
(34°39'15"N by 86°56'43"W)
Arrival Airport:
(14°37'46"S by 47°45'49"E)
Distance from DCU to HVA:
9,307.79 miles (14,979.40 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU), Decatur, Alabama, United States and Analalava Airport (HVA), Analalava, Madagascar would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,308 miles (or 14,979 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 Pryor Field Regional Airport and Analalava 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 Pryor Field Regional Airport and Analalava Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | DCU / KDCU |
| Airport Name: | Pryor Field Regional Airport |
| Location: | Decatur, Alabama, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 34°39'15"N by 86°56'43"W |
| Area Served: | Decatur, Alabama |
| Operator/Owner: | Decatur/Athens Airport Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 592 feet (180 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from DCU |
| More Information: | DCU Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HVA / FMNL |
| Airport Name: | Analalava Airport |
| Location: | Analalava, Madagascar |
| GPS Coordinates: | 14°37'46"S by 47°45'49"E |
| View all routes: | Routes from HVA |
| More Information: | HVA Maps & Info |
Facts about Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU):
- Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,180 miles (17,992 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) is Huntsville International Airport (HSV), which is located only 10 miles (16 kilometers) E of DCU.
- Flying training was performed with Fairchild PT-19s as the primary trainer.
- Because of Pryor Field Regional Airport's relatively low elevation of 592 feet, planes can take off or land at Pryor Field Regional 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.
Facts about Analalava Airport (HVA):
- The furthest airport from Analalava Airport (HVA) is Guerrero Negro Airport (GUB), which is located 10,947 miles (17,617 kilometers) away in Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
- The closest airport to Analalava Airport (HVA) is Port Bergé Airport (WPB), which is located 67 miles (107 kilometers) S of HVA.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 9.75 miles (15.69 km) E | Huntsville International Airport (HSV) | Huntsville / Decatur, Alabama, United States |     |
| 2 | 14.90 miles (23.98 km) E | Redstone Army Airfield (AAF) (HUA) | Redstone Arsenal (near Huntsville), Alabama, United States | |
| 3 | 35.39 miles (56.96 km) NE | Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FYM) | Fayetteville, Tennessee, United States | |
| 4 | 38.30 miles (61.63 km) W | Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) | Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States | |
| 5 | 63.59 miles (102.34 km) NNW | Maury County Airport (MRC) | Columbia/Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, United States | |
| 6 | 63.86 miles (102.77 km) NE | Tullahoma Regional Airport (THA) | Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States | |
| 7 | 67.85 miles (109.19 km) SE | Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) | Gadsden, Alabama, United States | |
| 8 | 68.70 miles (110.56 km) NNE | Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) | Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States | |
| 9 | 70.49 miles (113.44 km) ENE | Franklin County Airport (UOS) | Sewanee, Tennessee, United States | |
| 10 | 70.57 miles (113.57 km) WSW | Marion County - Rankin Fite Airport (HAB) | Hamilton, Alabama, United States | |
| 11 | 76.14 miles (122.53 km) S | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | |
| 12 | 82.06 miles (132.06 km) ENE | Marion County Airport (APT) | Jasper, Tennessee, United States | |
| 13 | 85.51 miles (137.62 km) SSE | St. Clair County Airport (PLR) | Pell City, Alabama, United States | |
| 14 | 86.47 miles (139.16 km) NNW | Centerville Municipal Airport (GHM) | Centerville, Tennessee, United States | |
| 15 | 90.74 miles (146.03 km) SE | Talladega Municipal Airport (ASN) | Talladega, Alabama, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,179.89 miles (17,992.25 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,160.27 miles (17,960.66 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,140.94 miles (17,929.56 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,128.73 miles (17,909.90 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,124.24 miles (17,902.69 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,122.62 miles (17,900.07 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,110.85 miles (17,881.13 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,104.61 miles (17,871.09 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,103.33 miles (17,869.03 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,097.40 miles (17,859.49 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,074.48 miles (17,822.60 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,050.67 miles (17,784.29 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,041.81 miles (17,770.02 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,035.79 miles (17,760.33 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,032.55 miles (17,755.12 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 66.59 miles (107.17 km) S | Port Bergé Airport (WPB) | Port Bergé, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 82.78 miles (133.23 km) NE | Ambanja Airport (IVA) | Ambanja, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 108.68 miles (174.90 km) SE | Mandritsara Airport (WMA) | Mandritsara, Madagascar | |
| 4 | 118.34 miles (190.46 km) SW | Amborovy Airport (MJN) | Mahajanga, Madagascar | |
| 5 | 129.06 miles (207.70 km) NE | Ambilobe Airport (AMB) | Ambilobe, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 146.82 miles (236.29 km) S | Tsaratanana Airport (TTS) | Tsaratanana, Madagascar. | |
| 7 | 172.66 miles (277.86 km) E | Antsirabato Airport (ANM) | Antalaha, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 188.05 miles (302.64 km) NNE | Arrachart Airport (DIE) | Antsiranana, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 188.63 miles (303.57 km) WSW | Soalala Airport (DWB) | Soalala, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 208.97 miles (336.30 km) NW | Dzaoudzi Pamandzi International Airport (DZA) | Dzaoudzi, Mayotte | |
| 11 | 218.14 miles (351.06 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 254.48 miles (409.54 km) SSW | Ambatomainty Airport (AMY) | Ambatomainty, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 262.55 miles (422.54 km) SW | Besalampy Airport (BPY) | Besalampy, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 263.55 miles (424.15 km) SSE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 282.82 miles (455.16 km) NW | Ouani Airport (FMCV- Port of Soap) (AJN) | Anjouan, Comoros | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,946.84 miles (17,617.18 km) NW | Guerrero Negro Airport (GUB) | Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 2 | 10,918.34 miles (17,571.32 km) WNW | Ciudad Constitución Airport (CUA) | Ciudad Constitución, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 3 | 10,894.16 miles (17,532.40 km) NW | Ensenada Airport (ESE) | Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 4 | 10,891.87 miles (17,528.72 km) ENE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 10,889.47 miles (17,524.85 km) NNW | Santa Cruz Island Airport (SZN) | Santa Barbara, California, United States | |
| 6 | 10,885.95 miles (17,519.20 km) NW | Bahía de los Ángeles Airport (BHL) | Bahía de los Ángeles, Baja California, México | |
| 7 | 10,877.28 miles (17,505.25 km) NNW | Catalina AirportBuffalo Springs Airport (CIB) | Avalon, California, United States | |
| 8 | 10,875.72 miles (17,502.73 km) WNW | Loreto International Airport (LTO) | Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 9 | 10,874.84 miles (17,501.32 km) NW | Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach (NRS) | Imperial Beach, California, United States | |
| 10 | 10,871.68 miles (17,496.23 km) NW | NAS North Island (NZY) | San Diego, California, United States | |
| 11 | 10,871.56 miles (17,496.04 km) WNW | Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP) | La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 12 | 10,870.57 miles (17,494.45 km) NW | Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 13 | 10,870.55 miles (17,494.40 km) NNW | Lompoc Airport (LPC) | Lompoc, California, United States | |
| 14 | 10,869.48 miles (17,492.69 km) NNW | Vandenberg Air Force Base (VBG) | Lompoc, California, United States | |
| 15 | 10,869.34 miles (17,492.47 km) NW | Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) | San Diego, California, United States | |