Nonstop flight route between Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar, Hungary and Phalaborwa, South Africa:
Departure Airport:
(47°29'20"N by 21°36'55"E)
Arrival Airport:
(23°56'12"S by 31°9'18"E)
Distance from DEB to PHW:
4,970.65 miles (7,999.46 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Debrecen International Airport (DEB), Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar, Hungary and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW), Phalaborwa, South Africa would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,971 miles (or 7,999 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 Debrecen International Airport and Hendrik Van Eck 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 Debrecen International Airport and Hendrik Van Eck Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | DEB / LHDC |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar, Hungary |
| GPS Coordinates: | 47°29'20"N by 21°36'55"E |
| Area Served: | Debrecen, Hungary |
| Operator/Owner: | Airport Debrecen Kft. |
| Elevation: | 361 feet (110 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from DEB |
| More Information: | DEB Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PHW / FAPH |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Phalaborwa, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 23°56'12"S by 31°9'18"E |
| Area Served: | Phalaborwa, South Africa |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1432 feet (436 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PHW |
| More Information: | PHW Maps & Info |
Facts about Debrecen International Airport (DEB):
- From Mainroad 47 the airport road is accessible that is leading directly into the airport.
- Because of Debrecen International Airport's relatively low elevation of 361 feet, planes can take off or land at Debrecen 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 closest airport to Debrecen International Airport (DEB) is Oradea Airport (OMR), which is located 35 miles (56 kilometers) SSE of DEB.
- In May 1991, Soviet troops vacated the airport and handed in over to the Hungarian State.
- Debrecen International Airport (DEB) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "Debrecen International Airport", another name for DEB is "Debreceni nemzetközi repülőtér".
- Between 1946 and 1968 Debrecen Airport functioned also as an emergency airfield for Budapest Airport.
- The furthest airport from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) is Chatham Islands (CHT), which is located 11,530 miles (18,556 kilometers) away in Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand.
- The airport is located on the outskirts of the city, and the train station can be reached within 40 minutes.
Facts about Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW):
- The closest airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) is Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS), which is located 30 miles (48 kilometers) SSW of PHW.
- Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) is Hilo International Airport (ITO), which is located 11,944 miles (19,222 kilometers) away in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
- In addition to being known as "Hendrik Van Eck Airport", another name for PHW is "Phalaborwa Airport".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 34.75 miles (55.92 km) SSE | Oradea Airport (OMR) | Oradea, Romania |     |
| 2 | 58.96 miles (94.89 km) NW | Miskolc Airport (MCQ) | Miskolc, Hungary | |
| 3 | 61.01 miles (98.19 km) ENE | Satu Mare Airport (SUJ) | Satu Mare, Romania | |
| 4 | 82.95 miles (133.49 km) NNW | Košice International Airport (KSC) | Košice, Slovakia | |
| 5 | 87.07 miles (140.13 km) E | Baia Mare Airport (BAY) | Baia Mare, Romania | |
| 6 | 92.19 miles (148.37 km) S | Arad International Airport (ARW) | Arad, Romania | |
| 7 | 108.80 miles (175.10 km) ESE | Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ) | Cluj-Napoca, Romania | |
| 8 | 109.97 miles (176.99 km) W | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | Budapest, Hungary | |
| 9 | 116.74 miles (187.88 km) S | Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) | Timişoara, Romania | |
| 10 | 126.41 miles (203.44 km) NNW | Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT) | Poprad, Slovakia | |
| 11 | 139.38 miles (224.31 km) NW | Sliač Airport (SLD) | Sliač, Slovakia | |
| 12 | 146.11 miles (235.13 km) SSE | Caransebeș Airport (CSB) | Caransebeş, Romania | |
| 13 | 149.54 miles (240.66 km) ESE | Târgu Mureș International Airport (TGM) | Târgu-Mureş, Romania | |
| 14 | 166.06 miles (267.24 km) SE | Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) | Sibiu, Romania | |
| 15 | 168.25 miles (270.77 km) SSW | Novi Sad Čenej Airport (QND) | Novi Sad, Serbia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,530.03 miles (18,555.74 km) E | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 2 | 11,104.41 miles (17,870.77 km) ESE | Gisborne Airport (GIS) | Gisborne, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 11,085.73 miles (17,840.72 km) ESE | Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) | Napier, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 11,081.68 miles (17,834.19 km) E | Hood Aerodrome (MRO) | Masterton, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 11,059.06 miles (17,797.79 km) ESE | Palmerston North Airport (PMR) | Palmerston North, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 11,054.75 miles (17,790.85 km) E | Wellington International Airport (WLG) | Wellington, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 11,049.73 miles (17,782.78 km) E | Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) | Paraparaumu Beach, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 11,031.57 miles (17,753.54 km) E | Kaikoura Aerodrome (KBZ) | Kaikoura, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 11,027.65 miles (17,747.23 km) ESE | Whakatane Airport (WHK) | Whakatane, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 11,022.93 miles (17,739.64 km) ESE | Taupo AirportTe Papa Waka Rererangi o Taupō (TUO) | Taupo, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 11,019.61 miles (17,734.31 km) ESE | Wanganui Airport (WAG) | Wanganui, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 11,017.37 miles (17,730.70 km) E | Woodbourne Airport (BHE) | Blenheim, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 11,010.03 miles (17,718.88 km) E | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 11,008.75 miles (17,716.83 km) ESE | Rotorua International Airport (ROT) | Rotorua, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 10,985.93 miles (17,680.09 km) ESE | Tauranga Airport (TRG) | Tauranga, New Zealand | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 29.63 miles (47.68 km) SSW | Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) | Hoedspruit, South Africa | |
| 2 | 65.65 miles (105.65 km) SSE | Mala Mala Airport (AAM) | Mala Mala, South Africa | |
| 3 | 100.00 miles (160.94 km) S | Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) | Nelspruit, South Africa | |
| 4 | 107.35 miles (172.77 km) W | Polokwane International Airport (PTG) | Polokwane, South Africa | |
| 5 | 163.34 miles (262.87 km) SSE | Maputo International Airport (MPM) | Maputo, Mozambique | |
| 6 | 179.36 miles (288.65 km) S | Matsapha Airport (MTS) | Manzini, Swaziland | |
| 7 | 204.15 miles (328.54 km) N | Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) | Chiredzi, Zimbabwe | |
| 8 | 218.77 miles (352.08 km) WSW | Wonderboom Airport (PRY) | Pretoria, South Africa | |
| 9 | 236.04 miles (379.87 km) SW | Grand Central Airport (GCJ) | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 10 | 237.30 miles (381.89 km) SW | O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 11 | 245.04 miles (394.36 km) SW | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) | Lanseria, South Africa | |
| 12 | 246.38 miles (396.51 km) SW | Rand Airport (QRA) | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 247.78 miles (398.76 km) SW | Heidelberg Airport (HDB) | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| 14 | 268.03 miles (431.35 km) WSW | Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY) | Pilanesberg, South Africa | |
| 15 | 268.70 miles (432.43 km) E | Inhambane Airport (INH) | Inhambane, Mozambique | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,943.80 miles (19,221.63 km) NE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,930.01 miles (19,199.44 km) ENE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,922.09 miles (19,186.69 km) ENE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,921.16 miles (19,185.21 km) ENE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,913.28 miles (19,172.52 km) ENE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,908.90 miles (19,165.47 km) ENE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,896.48 miles (19,145.47 km) ENE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,891.63 miles (19,137.67 km) ENE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,885.19 miles (19,127.31 km) ENE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,876.35 miles (19,113.09 km) ENE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,875.07 miles (19,111.02 km) ENE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,830.44 miles (19,039.20 km) ENE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,830.44 miles (19,039.20 km) ENE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,826.92 miles (19,033.54 km) ENE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,821.19 miles (19,024.31 km) ENE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |