Nonstop flight route between East London, South Africa and Troy, Alabama, United States:
Departure Airport:
(33°2'5"S by 27°49'17"E)
Arrival Airport:
(31°51'38"N by 86°0'43"W)
Distance from ELS to TOI:
8,645.87 miles (13,914.14 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between East London Airport (ELS), East London, South Africa and Troy Municipal Airport (TOI), Troy, Alabama, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,646 miles (or 13,914 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 East London Airport and Troy Municipal 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 East London Airport and Troy Municipal Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ELS / FAEL |
| Airport Name: | East London Airport |
| Location: | East London, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 33°2'5"S by 27°49'17"E |
| Area Served: | East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 436 feet (133 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ELS |
| More Information: | ELS Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TOI / KTOI |
| Airport Name: | Troy Municipal Airport |
| Location: | Troy, Alabama, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 31°51'38"N by 86°0'43"W |
| Area Served: | Troy, Alabama |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Troy |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 398 feet (121 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TOI |
| More Information: | TOI Maps & Info |
Facts about East London Airport (ELS):
- Because of East London Airport's relatively low elevation of 436 feet, planes can take off or land at East London 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.
- East London Airport (ELS) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to East London Airport (ELS) is Port Alfred Airport (AFD), which is located 65 miles (105 kilometers) WSW of ELS.
- East London's airport is a small but bustling one that plays an important role in the growing economy of the Eastern Cape.
- In 1965 the airport was again moved, this time to its present site, 9 km west of the city centre.
- The furthest airport from East London Airport (ELS) is Kalaupapa Airport (LUP), which is located 11,569 miles (18,618 kilometers) away in Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States.
Facts about Troy Municipal Airport (TOI):
- Because of Troy Municipal Airport's relatively low elevation of 398 feet, planes can take off or land at Troy Municipal 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 Troy Municipal Airport (TOI) is Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM), which is located 38 miles (61 kilometers) NW of TOI.
- Troy Municipal Airport (TOI) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Troy Municipal Airport (TOI) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,206 miles (18,034 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Also conducted basic flying training throughout the war.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 65.15 miles (104.85 km) WSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa |     |
| 2 | 114.31 miles (183.96 km) NNE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 3 | 143.28 miles (230.59 km) WSW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 210.82 miles (339.28 km) NE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 221.32 miles (356.17 km) N | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 6 | 222.73 miles (358.45 km) NNE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 7 | 226.04 miles (363.78 km) N | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 8 | 228.78 miles (368.18 km) N | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 247.37 miles (398.09 km) N | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 269.67 miles (433.99 km) NNE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 279.14 miles (449.23 km) NNE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 12 | 286.72 miles (461.43 km) NNW | Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa | |
| 13 | 289.10 miles (465.25 km) N | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 305.60 miles (491.81 km) NE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 320.45 miles (515.72 km) WSW | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,568.58 miles (18,617.79 km) NNE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,567.16 miles (18,615.49 km) NNE | Princeville Airport (HPV) | Hanalei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,563.78 miles (18,610.05 km) NNE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,562.20 miles (18,607.51 km) NNE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,561.78 miles (18,606.84 km) NNE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,558.95 miles (18,602.28 km) NNE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,558.59 miles (18,601.70 km) NNE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,558.30 miles (18,601.24 km) NNE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,556.31 miles (18,598.04 km) NNE | Lihue Airport (LIH) | Lihue, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,554.09 miles (18,594.46 km) NNE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,554.09 miles (18,594.46 km) NNE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,549.72 miles (18,587.42 km) NNE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,545.26 miles (18,580.25 km) NNE | PMRF Barking Sands (BKH) | Kekaha, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,543.40 miles (18,577.26 km) NNE | Port Allen Airport (PAK) | Hanapepe, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,541.15 miles (18,573.63 km) NNE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 37.73 miles (60.72 km) NW | Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) | Montgomery, Alabama, United States | |
| 2 | 38.11 miles (61.33 km) SSE | Lowe Army Heliport (AHP) (LOR) | Fort Rucker / Ozark, Alabama, United States | |
| 3 | 39.31 miles (63.27 km) S | Enterprise Municipal Airport (ETS) | Enterprise, Alabama, United States | |
| 4 | 41.28 miles (66.43 km) NNW | Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF) | Montgomery, Alabama, United States | |
| 5 | 41.31 miles (66.49 km) SSE | Hanchey Army Heliport (AHP) (HEY) | Fort Rucker, Dale County, Alabama, United States | |
| 6 | 44.07 miles (70.92 km) SSE | Cairns Army Airfield (AAF) (OZR) | Fort Rucker/Ozark, Alabama, United States | |
| 7 | 45.77 miles (73.65 km) NNE | Sharpe FieldTuskegee Army Airfield (TGE) | Tuskegee, Alabama, United States | |
| 8 | 49.86 miles (80.25 km) SE | Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) | Dothan, Alabama, United States | |
| 9 | 52.19 miles (83.99 km) E | Weedon Field (EUF) | Eufaula, Alabama, United States | |
| 10 | 62.13 miles (99.98 km) NNE | Auburn University Regional Airport (AUO) | Auburn, Alabama, United States | |
| 11 | 66.15 miles (106.45 km) WNW | Craig Field (SEM) | Selma, Alabama, United States | |
| 12 | 68.23 miles (109.80 km) ENE | Lawson Army Airfield (Fort Benning) (LSF) | Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia, United States | |
| 13 | 72.89 miles (117.31 km) N | Thomas C. Russell Field (ALX) | Alexander City, Alabama, United States | |
| 14 | 77.41 miles (124.58 km) NE | Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) | Columbus, Georgia, United States | |
| 15 | 80.57 miles (129.67 km) SSW | Bob Sikes Airport (CEW) | Crestview, Florida, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,205.85 miles (18,034.02 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,189.45 miles (18,007.63 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,188.71 miles (18,006.44 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,187.50 miles (18,004.50 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,185.12 miles (18,000.66 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,184.21 miles (17,999.20 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,175.13 miles (17,984.58 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,172.53 miles (17,980.40 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,155.79 miles (17,953.45 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,149.76 miles (17,943.76 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,149.10 miles (17,942.69 km) WSW | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,145.93 miles (17,937.60 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,131.85 miles (17,914.93 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,114.98 miles (17,887.78 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,065.63 miles (17,808.37 km) S | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |