Nonstop flight route between Hofuf, Saudi Arabia and Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia:
Departure Airport:
(25°17'7"N by 49°29'5"E)
Arrival Airport:
(34°48'6"S by 149°43'5"E)
Distance from HOF to GUL:
7,743.04 miles (12,461.18 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF), Hofuf, Saudi Arabia and Goulburn Airport (GUL), Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,743 miles (or 12,461 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 Al-Ahsa International Airport and Goulburn 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 Al-Ahsa International Airport and Goulburn Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HOF / OEAH |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Hofuf, Saudi Arabia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 25°17'7"N by 49°29'5"E |
| Area Served: | Hofuf (Al-Asha) |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 588 feet (179 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HOF |
| More Information: | HOF Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GUL / YGLB |
| Airport Name: | Goulburn Airport |
| Location: | Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 34°48'6"S by 149°43'5"E |
| Operator/Owner: | John Ferrara Pty Ltd |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2141 feet (653 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GUL |
| More Information: | GUL Maps & Info |
Facts about Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF):
- In addition to being known as "Al-Ahsa International Airport", another name for HOF is "مطار الأحساء الدولي".
- The closest airport to Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF) is King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA), which is located 79 miles (128 kilometers) NNE of HOF.
- Al-Ahsa airport has almost completed the process to acquire the status of international airport.
- The furthest airport from Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is nearly antipodal to Al-Ahsa International Airport (meaning Al-Ahsa International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Totegegie Airport), and is located 12,122 miles (19,509 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Al-Ahsa International Airport's relatively low elevation of 588 feet, planes can take off or land at Al-Ahsa 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.
Facts about Goulburn Airport (GUL):
- Goulburn Airport (GUL) has 2 runways.
- 20 November 2010 - A 48 year old Goulburn man was killed on Saturday evening when his aircraft crashed just 250m after taking off from Goulburn airport.
- The closest airport to Goulburn Airport (GUL) is Canberra Airport (CBR), which is located 46 miles (74 kilometers) SW of GUL.
- Skydiving in Goulburn NSW, goes back over 20 years, it was a successful and popular drop zone in the 90’s attracting over 200 jumpers a weekend and had an outstanding record for safety.
- The furthest airport from Goulburn Airport (GUL) is Horta International Airport (HOR), which is nearly antipodal to Goulburn Airport (meaning Goulburn Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Horta International Airport), and is located 12,166 miles (19,579 kilometers) away in Horta, Azores, Portugal.
- Goulburn Airport is a general aviation airport located 7 km south of Goulburn, New South Wales.
- Goulburn Aviation also has its home at Goulburn Airport with a satellite base at nearby Canberra Airport.
- In August 2012, the NSW parachute council approved the appointment of Matt Chambers as chief instructor.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 79.41 miles (127.81 km) NNE | King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) | Dhahran, Saudi Arabia |     |
| 2 | 84.21 miles (135.52 km) NNE | King Fahd International Airport (DMM) | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | |
| 3 | 98.71 miles (158.86 km) NE | Bahrain International Airport (BAH) | Al Muharraq, Bahrain | |
| 4 | 114.98 miles (185.03 km) E | Al-Udeid Air Base (IUD) | Doha, Qatar | |
| 5 | 132.64 miles (213.47 km) E | Hamad International Airport (DOH) | Doha, Qatar | |
| 6 | 175.75 miles (282.84 km) W | King Khalid International Airport (RUH) | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | |
| 7 | 186.66 miles (300.40 km) ESE | Dalma Airport (ZDY) | Dalma (island), United Arab Emirates | |
| 8 | 262.37 miles (422.24 km) ENE | Lavan Airport (LVP) | Lavan Island, Iran | |
| 9 | 266.12 miles (428.27 km) NNE | Bushehr Airport (BUZ) | Bushehr, Iran | |
| 10 | 287.57 miles (462.81 km) NNW | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) | Kuwait City, Kuwait | |
| 11 | 292.22 miles (470.28 km) ENE | Kish International Airport (KIH) | Kish Island, Iran | |
| 12 | 295.49 miles (475.54 km) NW | Qaisumah Domestic Airport (AQI) | Qaisumah, Hafar Al-Batin, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia | |
| 13 | 329.16 miles (529.72 km) E | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| 14 | 341.14 miles (549.01 km) W | Dawadmi Domestic Airport (DWD) | Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia | |
| 15 | 342.83 miles (551.73 km) ENE | Bandar Lengeh Airport (BDH) | Bandar Lengeh, Iran | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,122.19 miles (19,508.73 km) ESE | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,837.62 miles (19,050.76 km) ESE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,798.91 miles (18,988.47 km) SE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,765.91 miles (18,935.35 km) SE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,602.72 miles (18,672.72 km) SE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,500.65 miles (18,508.45 km) SE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,435.14 miles (18,403.03 km) SE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,398.68 miles (18,344.36 km) ESE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,327.91 miles (18,230.46 km) ESE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,270.05 miles (18,137.34 km) ESE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,228.36 miles (18,070.24 km) SSE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,209.76 miles (18,040.31 km) ESE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,185.40 miles (18,001.11 km) ESE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,180.36 miles (17,993.00 km) ESE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,170.26 miles (17,976.74 km) ESE | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 45.77 miles (73.66 km) SW | Canberra Airport (CBR) | Canberra, Australia | |
| 2 | 63.04 miles (101.45 km) ENE | Illawarra Regional Airport (WOL) | Shellharbour, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 3 | 76.26 miles (122.73 km) NE | Camden Aerodrome (CDU) | Camden, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 4 | 79.45 miles (127.86 km) SSE | Moruya Airport (MYA) | Moruya, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 5 | 94.42 miles (151.96 km) NE | Bankstown Airport (BWU) | Bankstown (near Sydney), New South Wales, Australia | |
| 6 | 96.23 miles (154.87 km) N | Bathurst Airport (BHS) | Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 7 | 96.38 miles (155.11 km) W | Cootamundra Airport (CMD) | Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 8 | 102.06 miles (164.25 km) NE | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | Mascot (near Sydney), Australia | |
| 9 | 129.93 miles (209.10 km) WSW | Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) | Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 10 | 140.39 miles (225.93 km) SW | Corryong Airport (CYG) | Corryong, Victoria, Australia | |
| 11 | 142.44 miles (229.24 km) NW | Forbes Airport (FRB) | Forbes, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 12 | 145.94 miles (234.86 km) S | Merimbula Airport (MIM) | Merimbula, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 13 | 154.83 miles (249.18 km) N | Mudgee Airport (DGE) | Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 14 | 155.99 miles (251.05 km) WNW | West Wyalong Airport (WWY) | West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 15 | 163.12 miles (262.52 km) NE | Belmont Airport (BEO) | Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,165.65 miles (19,578.66 km) NNW | Horta International Airport (HOR) | Horta, Azores, Portugal | |
| 2 | 12,158.19 miles (19,566.67 km) NNW | Pico Airport (PIX) | Pico Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 3 | 12,115.32 miles (19,497.66 km) NNW | Graciosa Airport (GRW) | Graciosa Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 4 | 12,113.81 miles (19,495.24 km) WNW | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |
| 5 | 12,111.68 miles (19,491.82 km) N | Flores Airport (FLW) | Flores Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 6 | 12,111.20 miles (19,491.04 km) NNW | Lajes Air Base (TER) | Lajes, Azores, Portugal | |
| 7 | 12,110.58 miles (19,490.03 km) NW | João Paulo II Airport (PDL) | Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal | |
| 8 | 12,097.28 miles (19,468.64 km) N | Corvo Airport (CVU) | Corvo Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 9 | 11,648.11 miles (18,745.77 km) W | Madeira Airport (FNC) | Funchal, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 10 | 11,629.94 miles (18,716.53 km) W | Porto Santo Airport (PXO) | Porto Santo, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 11 | 11,586.87 miles (18,647.22 km) WNW | La Palma Airport (SPC) | La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 12 | 11,536.57 miles (18,566.26 km) WNW | La Gomera Airport (GMZ) | Alajeró / San Sebastián, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 13 | 11,509.11 miles (18,522.08 km) WNW | Tenerife North Airport (TFN) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 14 | 11,504.67 miles (18,514.93 km) WNW | Tenerife-South Airport (TFS) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 15 | 11,439.64 miles (18,410.26 km) WNW | Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) | Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain | |