Nonstop flight route between Hoedspruit, South Africa and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(24°21'16"S by 31°3'1"E)
Arrival Airport:
(52°10'14"N by 106°42'0"W)
Distance from HDS to YXE:
9,512.22 miles (15,308.40 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS), Hoedspruit, South Africa and Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,512 miles (or 15,308 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 Air Force Base Hoedspruit and Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International 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 Air Force Base Hoedspruit and Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HDS / FAHS |
| Airport Name: | Air Force Base Hoedspruit |
| Location: | Hoedspruit, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 24°21'16"S by 31°3'1"E |
| Operator/Owner: | South African Air Force |
| Airport Type: | Military and Civil |
| Elevation: | 1742 feet (531 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HDS |
| More Information: | HDS Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YXE / CYXE |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 52°10'14"N by 106°42'0"W |
| Area Served: | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| Operator/Owner: | Transport Canada |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1654 feet (504 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YXE |
| More Information: | YXE Maps & Info |
Facts about Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS):
- A civil airport terminal, known as the Eastgage Airport, was established at the southern end of the airfield in the early 1990s.
- The base gained international media attention in 2000, when it hosted the United States Air Force's rescue contingent as part of Operation Atlas Response, the mission to provide rescue and humanitarian support to areas of Mozambique devastated by the severe flooding caused by Cyclone Eline.
- Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) is Hilo International Airport (ITO), which is located 11,932 miles (19,202 kilometers) away in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
- The base is teeming with wildlife, being surrounded by the 25 km² AFB Hoedspruit Game Reserve.
- The closest airport to Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) is Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW), which is located 30 miles (48 kilometers) NNE of HDS.
Facts about Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE):
- Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) has 2 runways.
- In 1940 the city leased the airport to the Royal Canadian Air Force.
- The closest airport to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) is North Battleford Airport (YQW), which is located 77 miles (124 kilometers) WNW of YXE.
- In addition to being known as "Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport", another name for YXE is "Saskatoon International Airport".
- Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport handled 1,246,405 passengers last year.
- In 2000 NAV CANADA constructed a new control tower and the airport authority began renovations and expansions to the terminal building.
- The furthest airport from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,134 miles (16,309 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- In 2010 construction started on apron improvements, remote stands and preparatory work to start on reconstruction of the terminal building in 2011.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 29.63 miles (47.68 km) NNE | Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) | Phalaborwa, South Africa |     |
| 2 | 44.61 miles (71.79 km) SE | Mala Mala Airport (AAM) | Mala Mala, South Africa | |
| 3 | 71.15 miles (114.51 km) S | Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) | Nelspruit, South Africa | |
| 4 | 106.38 miles (171.20 km) WNW | Polokwane International Airport (PTG) | Polokwane, South Africa | |
| 5 | 144.13 miles (231.95 km) SE | Maputo International Airport (MPM) | Maputo, Mozambique | |
| 6 | 151.08 miles (243.13 km) S | Matsapha Airport (MTS) | Manzini, Swaziland | |
| 7 | 198.41 miles (319.31 km) WSW | Wonderboom Airport (PRY) | Pretoria, South Africa | |
| 8 | 214.07 miles (344.50 km) WSW | Grand Central Airport (GCJ) | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 9 | 214.26 miles (344.81 km) SW | O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 10 | 222.83 miles (358.62 km) SW | Heidelberg Airport (HDB) | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| 11 | 223.17 miles (359.15 km) SW | Rand Airport (QRA) | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 12 | 223.95 miles (360.41 km) WSW | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) | Lanseria, South Africa | |
| 13 | 233.67 miles (376.06 km) N | Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) | Chiredzi, Zimbabwe | |
| 14 | 252.30 miles (406.04 km) WSW | Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY) | Pilanesberg, South Africa | |
| 15 | 263.61 miles (424.23 km) SSE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,931.88 miles (19,202.44 km) NE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,923.49 miles (19,188.95 km) ENE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,912.60 miles (19,171.42 km) ENE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,912.32 miles (19,170.97 km) ENE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,903.42 miles (19,156.66 km) ENE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,903.12 miles (19,156.17 km) NE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,891.59 miles (19,137.61 km) ENE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,881.81 miles (19,121.88 km) ENE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,881.57 miles (19,121.49 km) ENE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,872.70 miles (19,107.21 km) ENE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,870.01 miles (19,102.88 km) ENE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,828.32 miles (19,035.79 km) ENE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,828.32 miles (19,035.79 km) ENE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,825.46 miles (19,031.18 km) ENE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,819.20 miles (19,021.10 km) ENE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 77.04 miles (123.98 km) WNW | North Battleford Airport (YQW) | North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 2 | 83.95 miles (135.11 km) NNE | Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport (YPA) | Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 3 | 115.16 miles (185.33 km) WSW | Kindersley Regional Airport (YKY) | Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 4 | 119.94 miles (193.02 km) ENE | Tisdale Airport (YTT) | Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 5 | 136.40 miles (219.51 km) SSE | CFB Moose Jaw (YMJ) | Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 6 | 136.67 miles (219.95 km) SSW | Swift Current Airport (YYN) | Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 7 | 148.82 miles (239.49 km) SE | Regina International Airport (YQR) | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 8 | 154.72 miles (248.99 km) NNW | Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) | Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 9 | 161.60 miles (260.07 km) WNW | Lloydminster Airport (YLL) | Lloydminster, Alberta/Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 10 | 174.87 miles (281.43 km) W | Vermilion Airport (YVG) | Vermilion, Alberta, Canada | |
| 11 | 180.16 miles (289.94 km) WNW | Wainwright Aerodrome (YWV) | Wainwright, Alberta, Canada | |
| 12 | 189.94 miles (305.67 km) ENE | Hudson Bay Airport (YHB) | Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 13 | 191.90 miles (308.83 km) ESE | Yorkton Municipal Airport (YQV) | Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 14 | 201.37 miles (324.08 km) W | Coronation Airport (YCT) | Coronation, Alberta, Canada | |
| 15 | 213.69 miles (343.90 km) NW | CFB Cold Lake (YOD) | Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,134.07 miles (16,309.16 km) SSE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,110.41 miles (16,271.09 km) SE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,101.15 miles (16,256.18 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 10,088.91 miles (16,236.49 km) SSE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 5 | 10,075.02 miles (16,214.14 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 6 | 10,025.97 miles (16,135.20 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,020.31 miles (16,126.08 km) SE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,001.92 miles (16,096.49 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 9,999.33 miles (16,092.32 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 9,975.57 miles (16,054.08 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 9,962.29 miles (16,032.71 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 9,916.63 miles (15,959.23 km) SE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 9,913.61 miles (15,954.38 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 9,909.68 miles (15,948.04 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 9,904.26 miles (15,939.32 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |