Nonstop flight route between Hoquiam, Washington, United States and Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa:
Departure Airport:
(46°58'15"N by 123°56'12"W)
Arrival Airport:
(28°44'26"S by 32°5'30"E)
Distance from HQM to RCB:
10,635.04 miles (17,115.39 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Bowerman Airport (HQM), Hoquiam, Washington, United States and Richards Bay Airport (RCB), Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa would travel a Great Circle distance of 10,635 miles (or 17,115 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 Bowerman Airport and Richards Bay 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 Bowerman Airport and Richards Bay Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HQM / KHQM |
| Airport Name: | Bowerman Airport |
| Location: | Hoquiam, Washington, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 46°58'15"N by 123°56'12"W |
| Area Served: | Hoquiam, Washington |
| Operator/Owner: | Port of Grays Harbor |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 18 feet (5 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HQM |
| More Information: | HQM Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | RCB / FARB |
| Airport Name: | Richards Bay Airport |
| Location: | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 28°44'26"S by 32°5'30"E |
| Operator/Owner: | uMhlathuze Local Municipality |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 109 feet (33 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from RCB |
| More Information: | RCB Maps & Info |
Facts about Bowerman Airport (HQM):
- The furthest airport from Bowerman Airport (HQM) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,841 miles (17,447 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- Because of Bowerman Airport's relatively low elevation of 18 feet, planes can take off or land at Bowerman 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 Bowerman Airport (HQM) is Sanderson Field (SHN), which is located 41 miles (66 kilometers) ENE of HQM.
- Bowerman Airport (HQM) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Richards Bay Airport (RCB):
- The closest airport to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) is Hluhluwe Airport (HLW), which is located 52 miles (83 kilometers) NNE of RCB.
- Richards Bay Airport (RCB) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) is Hana Airport (HNM), which is located 11,689 miles (18,812 kilometers) away in Hana, Hawaii, United States.
- Because of Richards Bay Airport's relatively low elevation of 109 feet, planes can take off or land at Richards Bay 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 41.31 miles (66.48 km) ENE | Sanderson Field (SHN) | Shelton, Washington, United States |     |
| 2 | 48.76 miles (78.47 km) E | Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) | Olympia, Washington, United States | |
| 3 | 56.24 miles (90.52 km) S | Astoria Regional Airport (AST) | Astoria, Oregon, United States | |
| 4 | 63.48 miles (102.17 km) ESE | South Lewis County Airport (TDO) | Toledo, Washington, United States | |
| 5 | 64.29 miles (103.47 km) E | Gray Army Airfield (GRF) | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| 6 | 65.65 miles (105.65 km) ENE | Bremerton National Airport (PWT) | Bremerton, Washington, United States | |
| 7 | 67.09 miles (107.97 km) ENE | Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| 8 | 69.70 miles (112.17 km) E | McChord Field/McChord AFB (TCM) | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| 9 | 72.84 miles (117.22 km) NNW | Quillayute Airport (UIL) | Forks, Washington, United States | |
| 10 | 76.87 miles (123.70 km) SE | Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) | Kelso, Washington, United States | |
| 11 | 81.97 miles (131.92 km) NNE | William R. Fairchild International AirportPort Angeles Army Airfield (CLM) | Port Angeles, Washington, United States | |
| 12 | 83.20 miles (133.90 km) ENE | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | SeaTac (near Seattle and Tacoma), Washington, United States | |
| 13 | 84.46 miles (135.92 km) NNE | CGAS Port Angeles (NOW) | Port Angeles, Washington, United States | |
| 14 | 85.35 miles (137.36 km) NNE | Sequim Valley Airport (SQV) | Sequim, Washington, United States | |
| 15 | 85.84 miles (138.15 km) ENE | King County International Airport (BFI) | Seattle, Washington, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,840.80 miles (17,446.53 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,776.33 miles (17,342.78 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,675.86 miles (17,181.08 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,673.82 miles (17,177.81 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,664.23 miles (17,162.38 km) S | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 6 | 10,656.04 miles (17,149.20 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,643.09 miles (17,128.35 km) ESE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,640.41 miles (17,124.04 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,635.04 miles (17,115.39 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,634.51 miles (17,114.54 km) S | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 11 | 10,618.58 miles (17,088.90 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,616.42 miles (17,085.43 km) ESE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,604.70 miles (17,066.57 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,603.11 miles (17,064.01 km) SSE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,602.39 miles (17,062.85 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 51.82 miles (83.40 km) NNE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 2 | 84.75 miles (136.40 km) SW | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 3 | 119.80 miles (192.80 km) WSW | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 4 | 142.22 miles (228.88 km) W | Ladysmith Airport (LAY) | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 160.19 miles (257.81 km) NNW | Matsapha Airport (MTS) | Manzini, Swaziland | |
| 6 | 180.06 miles (289.77 km) SW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 7 | 186.21 miles (299.68 km) WSW | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 8 | 197.06 miles (317.14 km) N | Maputo International Airport (MPM) | Maputo, Mozambique | |
| 9 | 221.74 miles (356.85 km) WSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 235.81 miles (379.50 km) WSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 239.78 miles (385.89 km) NNW | Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) | Nelspruit, South Africa | |
| 12 | 244.68 miles (393.77 km) W | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 254.51 miles (409.59 km) WSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 273.13 miles (439.56 km) N | Mala Mala Airport (AAM) | Mala Mala, South Africa | |
| 15 | 274.02 miles (441.00 km) WNW | Heidelberg Airport (HDB) | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,688.97 miles (18,811.52 km) NE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,676.26 miles (18,791.08 km) NE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,668.75 miles (18,778.99 km) NE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,668.60 miles (18,778.74 km) NE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,667.34 miles (18,776.72 km) NE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,667.27 miles (18,776.61 km) NE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,660.70 miles (18,766.03 km) NE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,658.80 miles (18,762.97 km) NE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,649.90 miles (18,748.65 km) NE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,647.45 miles (18,744.70 km) NE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,631.35 miles (18,718.80 km) NE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,629.30 miles (18,715.50 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,627.50 miles (18,712.60 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,627.50 miles (18,712.60 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,625.76 miles (18,709.81 km) NE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |