Nonstop flight route between Houston, Texas, United States and Tan-Tan, Morocco:
Departure Airport:
(29°36'25"N by 95°9'32"W)
Arrival Airport:
(28°26'53"N by 11°9'41"W)
Distance from EFD to TTA:
4,948.58 miles (7,963.96 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field (EFD), Houston, Texas, United States and Tan Tan Airport (TTA), Tan-Tan, Morocco would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,949 miles (or 7,964 kilometers).
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Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | EFD / KEFD |
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| Location: | Houston, Texas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 29°36'25"N by 95°9'32"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from EFD |
| More Information: | EFD Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TTA / GMAT |
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| Location: | Tan-Tan, Morocco |
| GPS Coordinates: | 28°26'53"N by 11°9'41"W |
| Area Served: | Tan Tan, Morocco |
| Airport Type: | Public / Military |
| Elevation: | 653 feet (199 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TTA |
| More Information: | TTA Maps & Info |
Facts about Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field (EFD):
- In addition to being known as "Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field", another name for EFD is "Ellington Field JRB".
- During World War I, Ellington served as an advanced flight training base.
- The closest airport to Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field (EFD) is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located only 8 miles (12 kilometers) WNW of EFD.
- The furthest airport from Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field (EFD) is Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK), which is located 11,008 miles (17,716 kilometers) away in Cocos Islands, Australia.
- Several years later in 1927, Ellington's status was again threatened as local city leaders began to discuss the construction of a municipal airport.
- By the end of 1943, more than 65 women who served in the Women's Army Corps were also stationed at Ellington.
Facts about Tan Tan Airport (TTA):
- Tan Tan Airport (TTA) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Tan Tan Airport (TTA) is Lanzarote Airport (ACE), which is located 152 miles (245 kilometers) WNW of TTA.
- The furthest airport from Tan Tan Airport (TTA) is Norfolk Island Airport (NLK), which is nearly antipodal to Tan Tan Airport (meaning Tan Tan Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Norfolk Island Airport), and is located 12,369 miles (19,905 kilometers) away in Norfolk Island, Australia.
- In addition to being known as "Tan Tan Airport", other names for TTA include "مطار طانطان الشاطئ الأبيض", "Plage Blanche Airport" and "Tan Tan Plage Blanche".
- Because of Tan Tan Airport's relatively low elevation of 653 feet, planes can take off or land at Tan Tan 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.
Map of Nearest Airports to Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field:
List of Nearest Airports to Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field:
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.68 miles (12.36 km) WNW | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | Houston, Texas, United States |     |
| 2 | 17.49 miles (28.14 km) NE | Baytown Airport (HPY) | Baytown, Texas, United States | |
| 3 | 26.58 miles (42.78 km) WNW | Andrau Airpark (AAP) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 4 | 28.27 miles (45.49 km) NNW | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 5 | 29.67 miles (47.75 km) SE | Scholes International Airport at Galveston (GLS) | Galveston, Texas, United States | |
| 6 | 29.92 miles (48.15 km) W | Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) | Sugar Land, Texas (near Houston), United States | |
| 7 | 34.10 miles (54.88 km) WNW | West Houston Airport (IWS) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 8 | 38.99 miles (62.75 km) SSW | Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) | Angleton / Lake Jackson, Texas, United States | |
| 9 | 39.30 miles (63.25 km) NW | David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 10 | 53.72 miles (86.45 km) NNW | Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 11 | 60.99 miles (98.16 km) SW | Bay City Municipal Airport (BBC) | Bay City, Texas, United States | |
| 12 | 64.67 miles (104.08 km) WSW | Wharton Regional Airport (WHT) | Wharton, Texas, United States | |
| 13 | 64.99 miles (104.59 km) ENE | Beaumont Municipal Airport (BMT) | Beaumont, Texas, United States | |
| 14 | 72.28 miles (116.32 km) ENE | Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) | Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas, United States | |
| 15 | 82.80 miles (133.25 km) NNW | Bruce Brothers Huntsville Regional Airport (HTV) | Huntsville, Texas, United States | |
Map of Furthest Airports from Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field:
List of Furthest Airports from Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field:
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,008.37 miles (17,716.21 km) SW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,929.94 miles (17,589.99 km) ESE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 10,665.67 miles (17,164.68 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,652.84 miles (17,144.05 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,641.07 miles (17,125.11 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,640.71 miles (17,124.52 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,639.60 miles (17,122.74 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,632.80 miles (17,111.79 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,627.60 miles (17,103.42 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 10 | 10,624.09 miles (17,097.78 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,613.57 miles (17,080.85 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,608.21 miles (17,072.22 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,593.93 miles (17,049.23 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,588.32 miles (17,040.21 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,587.45 miles (17,038.81 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 152.04 miles (244.69 km) WNW | Lanzarote Airport (ACE) | Arrecife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 2 | 154.41 miles (248.50 km) SW | Hassan I Airport El Aaiún Airport (EUN) | El Aaiún (Laayoune), Morocco | |
| 3 | 164.17 miles (264.21 km) W | Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) | Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 4 | 167.00 miles (268.76 km) NE | Agadir – Al Massira Airport (AGA) | Agadir, Morocco | |
| 5 | 222.19 miles (357.58 km) NNE | Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU) | Essaouira, Morocco | |
| 6 | 259.76 miles (418.04 km) W | Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) | Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 7 | 267.38 miles (430.30 km) ESE | Gara Djebilet Airport (GBB) | Gara Djebilet, Algeria | |
| 8 | 287.32 miles (462.40 km) NE | Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) | Marrakech, Morocco | |
| 9 | 307.77 miles (495.30 km) NE | Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ) | Ouarzazate, Morocco | |
| 10 | 314.64 miles (506.36 km) W | Tenerife North Airport (TFN) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 11 | 330.50 miles (531.89 km) W | Tenerife-South Airport (TFS) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 12 | 369.56 miles (594.75 km) W | La Gomera Airport (GMZ) | Alajeró / San Sebastián, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 13 | 397.05 miles (638.99 km) S | Tazadit International Airport (OUZ) | Zouerate, Mauritania | |
| 14 | 400.35 miles (644.29 km) NNE | Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) | Casablanca, Morocco | |
| 15 | 400.40 miles (644.37 km) W | La Palma Airport (SPC) | La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,368.52 miles (19,905.16 km) SE | Norfolk Island Airport (NLK) | Norfolk Island, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,984.36 miles (19,286.91 km) SSE | Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA) | Nouméa, New Caledonia | |
| 3 | 11,963.18 miles (19,252.83 km) SSE | Tontouta International Airport (NOU) | Noumea, New Caledonia | |
| 4 | 11,952.83 miles (19,236.16 km) S | Maré Airport (MEE) | Maré, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia | |
| 5 | 11,910.12 miles (19,167.44 km) SSW | Kaitaia Airport (KAT) | Kaitaia, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 11,879.94 miles (19,118.87 km) SSW | Kerikeri Airport (KKE) | Kerikeri, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 11,871.86 miles (19,105.87 km) SSW | Kaikohe Aerodrome (KKO) | Kaikohe, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 11,867.64 miles (19,099.07 km) SSE | Koné Airport (KNQ) | Koné, New Caledonia | |
| 9 | 11,867.26 miles (19,098.46 km) S | Anatom Airport Aneityum Airport (AUY) | Anatom, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 10 | 11,840.99 miles (19,056.18 km) SSW | Dargaville Aerodrome (DGR) | Dargaville, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 11,836.74 miles (19,049.34 km) SSW | Whangarei Airport (WRE) | Whangarei, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 11,819.51 miles (19,021.60 km) SSE | Koumac Airport (KOC) | Koumac, New Caledonia | |
| 13 | 11,815.18 miles (19,014.64 km) ESE | Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) | Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,813.44 miles (19,011.85 km) S | Futuna Airport (FTA) | Futuna Island, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 15 | 11,798.37 miles (18,987.59 km) S | Aniwa Airport (AWD) | Aniwa Island, Taféa, Vanuatu | |