Nonstop flight route between Davao City, Philippines and Valdez, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(7°7'32"N by 125°38'44"E)
Arrival Airport:
(61°8'2"N by 146°14'53"W)
Distance from DVO to VDZ:
5,724.39 miles (9,212.49 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO), Davao City, Philippines and Valdez Airport (VDZ), Valdez, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,724 miles (or 9,212 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 Francisco Bangoy International Airport and Valdez 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 Francisco Bangoy International Airport and Valdez Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | DVO / RPMD |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Davao City, Philippines |
| GPS Coordinates: | 7°7'32"N by 125°38'44"E |
| Area Served: | Davao City |
| Operator/Owner: | Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 59 feet (18 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from DVO |
| More Information: | DVO Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | VDZ / PAVD |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Valdez, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 61°8'2"N by 146°14'53"W |
| Area Served: | Valdez, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 121 feet (37 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from VDZ |
| More Information: | VDZ Maps & Info |
Facts about Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO):
- The modernization and upgrading of the airport facilities aims to cement Davao as a hub for tourism and foreign investment in the region.
- Durian monument inside the airport.
- Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) is Orlando Villas-Bôas Regional Airport (MBK), which is nearly antipodal to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (meaning Francisco Bangoy International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Orlando Villas-Bôas Regional Airport), and is located 12,222 miles (19,670 kilometers) away in Matupá, Mato Grosso, Brazil.
- By 1959, the complex consisted of a small control tower and several low-rise buildings.
- The closest airport to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) is Mati Airport (MXI), which is located 45 miles (72 kilometers) ESE of DVO.
- In addition to being known as "Francisco Bangoy International Airport", another name for DVO is "Tugpahanang Pangkalibutan sa Francisco BangoyPaliparang Pandaigdig ng Francisco Bangoy".
- Because of Francisco Bangoy International Airport's relatively low elevation of 59 feet, planes can take off or land at Francisco Bangoy 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.
- A Philippine Airlines' Airbus A330-300, taxiing at the tarmac.
- The airport has a single 3,000-meter long runway by 45m wide that can handle wide-bodied aircraft such as the Airbus A330, the Airbus A340, and Boeing 747.
- Rapid growth at the airport precipitated the construction of a P15 million interim international terminal beside the airport's then-existing terminal, and then eventually a new, larger terminal building which would consolidate the two existing terminals.
- Besides the main terminal building, there are also new support facilities like the Administration Building, Airfield Maintenance Building, Central Plant Building, Hangar for Military and Training aircraft and Fire/Crash/Rescue Building.
- On November 12, 2007, Cebu Pacific announced this airport as its third hub.
- Francisco Bangoy International Airport handled 2,963,243 passengers last year.
Facts about Valdez Airport (VDZ):
- Valdez Airport (VDZ) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Valdez Airport's relatively low elevation of 121 feet, planes can take off or land at Valdez 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 Valdez Airport (VDZ) is Tatitlek Airport (TEK), which is located 23 miles (38 kilometers) SW of VDZ.
- The furthest airport from Valdez Airport (VDZ) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,526 miles (16,940 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- In addition to being known as "Valdez Airport", another name for VDZ is "Pioneer Field".
- Valdez Airport covers an area of 140 acres at an elevation of 121 feet above mean sea level.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 44.65 miles (71.85 km) ESE | Mati Airport (MXI) | Mati, Davao Oriental, Philippines |     |
| 2 | 80.61 miles (129.73 km) SW | Allah Valley Airport (AAV) | Surallah, South Cotabato, Philippines | |
| 3 | 82.85 miles (133.33 km) SSW | General Santos International Airport (GES) | General Santos City, Philippines | |
| 4 | 87.45 miles (140.74 km) NNE | Bislig Airport (BPH) | Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, Philippines | |
| 5 | 98.49 miles (158.51 km) W | Awang Airport (CBO) | Cotabato City, Philippines | |
| 6 | 114.00 miles (183.47 km) WNW | Malabang Airport (MLP) | Malabang, Lanao del Sur, Philippines | |
| 7 | 120.10 miles (193.28 km) NW | Maria Cristina Airport (IGN) | Baloi, Lanao del Norte, Philippines | |
| 8 | 126.67 miles (203.86 km) N | Butuan-Bancasi Airport (BXU) | Butuan City, Philippines | |
| 9 | 131.04 miles (210.90 km) NW | Laguindingan Airport (CGY) | Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines | |
| 10 | 139.22 miles (224.05 km) NNE | Tandag Airport (TDG) | Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Philippines | |
| 11 | 143.39 miles (230.76 km) WNW | Labo Airport (OZC) | Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines | |
| 12 | 157.50 miles (253.47 km) WNW | Pagadian Airport (PAG) | Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines | |
| 13 | 160.44 miles (258.20 km) NNW | Camiguin Airport (CGM) | Mambajao, Camiguin, Philippines | |
| 14 | 182.20 miles (293.23 km) N | Surigao Airport (SUG) | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Philippines | |
| 15 | 188.21 miles (302.90 km) WNW | Dipolog Airport (DPL) | Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,222.49 miles (19,670.15 km) S | Orlando Villas-Bôas Regional Airport (MBK) | Matupá, Mato Grosso, Brazil | |
| 2 | 12,212.80 miles (19,654.55 km) SSE | Piloto Osvaldo Marques Dias Airport (AFL) | Alta Floresta, Brazil | |
| 3 | 12,207.66 miles (19,646.28 km) SSE | Itaituba Airport (ITB) | Itaituba, Pará, Brazil | |
| 4 | 12,136.54 miles (19,531.83 km) W | Xinguara Airport (XIG) | Xinguara, Pará, Brazil | |
| 5 | 12,132.52 miles (19,525.35 km) SSW | Altamira Airport (ATM) | Altamira, Pará, Brazil | |
| 6 | 12,130.01 miles (19,521.32 km) WSW | Carajás Airport (CKS) | Carajás, Pará, Brazil | |
| 7 | 12,110.65 miles (19,490.15 km) S | Santarém–Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM) | Santarém, Pará, Brazil | |
| 8 | 12,088.71 miles (19,454.85 km) SE | Maués Airport (MBZ) | Maués, Amazonas, Brazil | |
| 9 | 12,086.85 miles (19,451.85 km) SSE | Júlio Belém Airport (PIN) | Parintins, Amazonas, Brazil | |
| 10 | 12,080.81 miles (19,442.13 km) WSW | Conceição do Araguaia Airport (CDJ) | Conceição do Araguaia, Pará, Brazil | |
| 11 | 12,079.00 miles (19,439.21 km) SE | Juruena Airport (JRN) | Juruena, Mato Grosso, Brazil | |
| 12 | 12,076.50 miles (19,435.19 km) SE | Inácio Luís do Nascimento Airport (JUA) | Juara, Mato Grosso, Brazil | |
| 13 | 12,058.55 miles (19,406.30 km) WSW | João Correa da Rocha Airport (MAB) | Marabá, Pará, Brazil | |
| 14 | 12,030.69 miles (19,361.47 km) ESE | Aripuanã Airport (AIR) | Aripuanã, Mato Grosso, Brazil | |
| 15 | 12,022.37 miles (19,348.08 km) SSE | Porto de Trombetas Airport (TMT) | Porto Trombetas, Oriximiná, Pará, Brazil | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 23.37 miles (37.61 km) SW | Tatitlek Airport (TEK) | Tatitlek, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 44.39 miles (71.43 km) SSE | Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) | Cordova, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 49.24 miles (79.24 km) S | Boswell Bay Airport (BSW) | Boswell Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 51.41 miles (82.74 km) SSE | Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) | Cordova, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 64.01 miles (103.02 km) NNE | Copper Center Airport (CZC) | Copper Center, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 75.21 miles (121.03 km) NNE | Gulkana Airport (GKN) | Gulkana, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 93.94 miles (151.19 km) SW | Chenega Bay Airport (NCN) | Chenega, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 99.29 miles (159.79 km) WNW | Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) | Palmer, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 112.97 miles (181.81 km) ENE | McCarthy Airport (MXY) | McCarthy, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 113.13 miles (182.06 km) WNW | Wasilla Airport (WWA) | Wasilla, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 113.73 miles (183.02 km) W | Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) | Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 116.38 miles (187.30 km) S | Middleton Island Airport (MDO) | Middleton Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 118.72 miles (191.07 km) W | Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 119.22 miles (191.87 km) E | May Creek Airport (MYK) | May Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 119.91 miles (192.98 km) W | Merrill Field (MRI) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,526.27 miles (16,940.34 km) SSE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,506.66 miles (16,908.78 km) SSE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,495.40 miles (16,890.66 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,477.23 miles (16,861.42 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,442.56 miles (16,805.63 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,379.60 miles (16,704.30 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,339.29 miles (16,639.43 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,265.52 miles (16,520.71 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,258.80 miles (16,509.90 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,255.80 miles (16,505.07 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,255.79 miles (16,505.06 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,254.69 miles (16,503.29 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,251.43 miles (16,498.03 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,230.04 miles (16,463.60 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,225.52 miles (16,456.34 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |