Nonstop flight route between Hluhluwe, South Africa and Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia:
Departure Airport:
(28°0'29"S by 32°16'29"E)
Arrival Airport:
(20°40'6"S by 140°30'15"E)
Distance from HLW to CNJ:
6,585.74 miles (10,598.69 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Hluhluwe Airport (HLW), Hluhluwe, South Africa and Cloncurry Airport (CNJ), Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,586 miles (or 10,599 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 Hluhluwe Airport and Cloncurry 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 Hluhluwe Airport and Cloncurry Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HLW / FAHL |
| Airport Name: | Hluhluwe Airport |
| Location: | Hluhluwe, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 28°0'29"S by 32°16'29"E |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 249 feet (76 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HLW |
| More Information: | HLW Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CNJ / YCCY |
| Airport Name: | Cloncurry Airport |
| Location: | Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 20°40'6"S by 140°30'15"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Cloncurry Shire Council |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 616 feet (188 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CNJ |
| More Information: | CNJ Maps & Info |
Facts about Hluhluwe Airport (HLW):
- The furthest airport from Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) is Hana Airport (HNM), which is located 11,716 miles (18,855 kilometers) away in Hana, Hawaii, United States.
- The closest airport to Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) is Richards Bay Airport (RCB), which is located 52 miles (83 kilometers) SSW of HLW.
- Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Hluhluwe Airport's relatively low elevation of 249 feet, planes can take off or land at Hluhluwe 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.
Facts about Cloncurry Airport (CNJ):
- Because of Cloncurry Airport's relatively low elevation of 616 feet, planes can take off or land at Cloncurry 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 Royal Flying Doctor Service was founded there in 1928, now recognised the world over.
- Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) is Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO), which is located 11,466 miles (18,452 kilometers) away in Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde.
- Due to the strategic importance of Cloncurry aerodrome on the main Darwin–Sydney air route, the Royal Australian Air Force expanded the aerodrome during World War II.
- The closest airport to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) is Elrose Mine Airport (ERQ), which is located 39 miles (62 kilometers) ESE of CNJ.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 51.82 miles (83.40 km) SSW | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |     |
| 2 | 118.23 miles (190.27 km) NNW | Matsapha Airport (MTS) | Manzini, Swaziland | |
| 3 | 131.67 miles (211.91 km) SSW | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 4 | 145.39 miles (233.98 km) N | Maputo International Airport (MPM) | Maputo, Mozambique | |
| 5 | 158.42 miles (254.95 km) WSW | Ladysmith Airport (LAY) | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 6 | 160.36 miles (258.08 km) SW | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 7 | 195.20 miles (314.15 km) NNW | Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) | Nelspruit, South Africa | |
| 8 | 213.16 miles (343.05 km) WSW | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 225.01 miles (362.11 km) NNW | Mala Mala Airport (AAM) | Mala Mala, South Africa | |
| 10 | 228.73 miles (368.10 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 254.55 miles (409.65 km) WSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 260.04 miles (418.49 km) WNW | Heidelberg Airport (HDB) | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| 13 | 263.12 miles (423.45 km) WSW | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 263.61 miles (424.23 km) NNW | Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) | Hoedspruit, South Africa | |
| 15 | 265.99 miles (428.06 km) WSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,715.87 miles (18,854.82 km) NE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,701.69 miles (18,832.00 km) NE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,701.00 miles (18,830.88 km) NE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,696.12 miles (18,823.04 km) NE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,693.31 miles (18,818.52 km) NE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,690.69 miles (18,814.29 km) NE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,690.26 miles (18,813.60 km) NE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,681.64 miles (18,799.73 km) NE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,680.14 miles (18,797.31 km) NE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,671.79 miles (18,783.87 km) NE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,660.93 miles (18,766.39 km) NE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,648.68 miles (18,746.69 km) ENE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,647.70 miles (18,745.11 km) ENE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,647.70 miles (18,745.11 km) ENE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,644.45 miles (18,739.87 km) ENE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 38.76 miles (62.38 km) ESE | Elrose Mine Airport (ERQ) | Eloise Copper Mine, Queensland, Australia | |
| 2 | 65.67 miles (105.69 km) W | Mount Isa Airport (ISA) | Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia | |
| 3 | 78.74 miles (126.72 km) E | Julia Creek Airport (JCK) | Julia Creek, Queensland, Australia | |
| 4 | 84.29 miles (135.65 km) SSE | Trepell Airport (TQP) | Trapell, Queensland, Australia | |
| 5 | 159.87 miles (257.29 km) SSW | Boulia Airport (BQL) | Boulia, Queensland, Australia | |
| 6 | 162.83 miles (262.04 km) WNW | Camooweal Airport (CML) | Camooweal, Queensland, Australia | |
| 7 | 168.74 miles (271.56 km) E | Richmond Airport (RCM) | Richmond, Queensland, Australia | |
| 8 | 199.01 miles (320.28 km) S | Springvale Airport (KSV) | Springvale, Queensland, Australia | |
| 9 | 211.44 miles (340.28 km) NNW | Burketown Airport (BUC) | Burketown, Queensland, Australia | |
| 10 | 218.13 miles (351.05 km) NNW | Doomadgee Airport (DMD) | Doomadgee Mission, Queensland, Australia | |
| 11 | 223.06 miles (358.99 km) N | Karumba Airport (KRB) | Karumba, Queensland, Australia | |
| 12 | 240.61 miles (387.23 km) E | Hughenden Airport (HGD) | Hughenden, Queensland, Australia | |
| 13 | 262.69 miles (422.75 km) SSW | Bedourie Airport (BEU) | Bedourie, Queensland, Australia | |
| 14 | 274.42 miles (441.64 km) NE | Abingdon Airport (ABG) | Abingdon, Queensland, Australia | |
| 15 | 308.16 miles (495.93 km) SE | Longreach Airport (LRE) | Longreach, Queensland, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,465.86 miles (18,452.47 km) WNW | Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) | Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde | |
| 2 | 11,456.14 miles (18,436.83 km) WNW | Cesária Évora International Airport (VXE) | São Vicente, Cape Verde | |
| 3 | 11,402.26 miles (18,350.11 km) WNW | Preguiça Airport (SNE) | São Nicolau, Cape Verde | |
| 4 | 11,371.80 miles (18,301.09 km) WNW | São Filipe Airport (SFL) | Fogo, Cape Verde | |
| 5 | 11,367.79 miles (18,294.63 km) WNW | Mosteiros Airport (MTI) | Mosteiros, Cape Verde | |
| 6 | 11,321.06 miles (18,219.44 km) WNW | Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) | Sal Island, Cape Verde | |
| 7 | 11,312.60 miles (18,205.82 km) WNW | Praia International Airport (RAI) | Praia, Cape Verde | |
| 8 | 11,304.71 miles (18,193.13 km) WNW | Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) | Boa Vista, Cape Verde | |
| 9 | 11,301.45 miles (18,187.88 km) WNW | Maio Airport (MMO) | Maio, Cape Verde | |
| 10 | 11,047.24 miles (17,778.77 km) NNW | Flores Airport (FLW) | Flores Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 11 | 11,046.23 miles (17,777.14 km) NNW | Horta International Airport (HOR) | Horta, Azores, Portugal | |
| 12 | 11,042.07 miles (17,770.44 km) NE | Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) | Cayenne, French Guiana | |
| 13 | 11,036.56 miles (17,761.57 km) NNW | Pico Airport (PIX) | Pico Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 14 | 11,033.32 miles (17,756.37 km) NNW | Corvo Airport (CVU) | Corvo Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 15 | 11,018.89 miles (17,733.15 km) NW | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |