Nonstop flight route between Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States and Mthatha, South Africa:
Departure Airport:
(35°49'54"N by 90°38'47"W)
Arrival Airport:
(31°32'47"S by 28°40'31"E)
Distance from JBR to UTT:
8,991.68 miles (14,470.67 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR), Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States and Mthatha Airport (UTT), Mthatha, South Africa would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,992 miles (or 14,471 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 Jonesboro Municipal Airport and Mthatha 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 Jonesboro Municipal Airport and Mthatha Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | JBR / KJBR |
| Airport Name: | Jonesboro Municipal Airport |
| Location: | Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 35°49'54"N by 90°38'47"W |
| Area Served: | Jonesboro, Arkansas |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Jonesboro |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 262 feet (80 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from JBR |
| More Information: | JBR Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | UTT / FAUT |
| Airport Name: | Mthatha Airport |
| Location: | Mthatha, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 31°32'47"S by 28°40'31"E |
| Area Served: | Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Operator/Owner: | Provincial Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2429 feet (740 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from UTT |
| More Information: | UTT Maps & Info |
Facts about Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR):
- The closest airport to Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) is Kirk Field (PGR), which is located only 18 miles (29 kilometers) NNE of JBR.
- The furthest airport from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,976 miles (17,664 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Because of Jonesboro Municipal Airport's relatively low elevation of 262 feet, planes can take off or land at Jonesboro 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.
- Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) has 2 runways.
- Jonesboro Municipal Airport covers an area of 1,000 acres at an elevation of 262 feet above mean sea level.
Facts about Mthatha Airport (UTT):
- The furthest airport from Mthatha Airport (UTT) is Kalaupapa Airport (LUP), which is located 11,642 miles (18,736 kilometers) away in Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States.
- The closest airport to Mthatha Airport (UTT) is Margate Airport (MGH), which is located 109 miles (176 kilometers) ENE of UTT.
- Mthatha Airport (UTT) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 17.79 miles (28.62 km) NNE | Kirk Field (PGR) | Paragould, Arkansas, United States |     |
| 2 | 25.55 miles (41.11 km) NW | Walnut Ridge Regional AirportWalnut Ridge Army Airfield (ARG) | Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, United States | |
| 3 | 27.89 miles (44.88 km) E | Manila Municipal Airport (MXA) | Manila, Arkansas, United States | |
| 4 | 40.37 miles (64.98 km) ENE | Arkansas International Airport (BYH) | Blytheville, Arkansas, United States | |
| 5 | 43.62 miles (70.19 km) NE | Kennett Memorial Airport (KNT) | Kennett, Missouri, United States | |
| 6 | 46.27 miles (74.46 km) E | Blytheville Municipal Airport (HKA) | Blytheville, Arkansas, United States | |
| 7 | 53.42 miles (85.98 km) SSE | West Memphis Municipal Airport (AWM) | West Memphis, Arkansas, United States | |
| 8 | 54.58 miles (87.83 km) SE | Millington Regional Jetport (NQA) | Millington, Tennessee, United States | |
| 9 | 56.59 miles (91.07 km) W | Batesville Regional Airport (BVX) | Batesville, Arkansas, United States | |
| 10 | 61.90 miles (99.62 km) S | Forrest City Municipal Airport (FCY) | Forrest City, Arkansas, United States | |
| 11 | 64.30 miles (103.48 km) NE | Malden Regional Airport (MAW) | Malden, Missouri, United States | |
| 12 | 66.29 miles (106.68 km) SE | Memphis International Airport (MEM) | Memphis, Tennessee, United States | |
| 13 | 74.88 miles (120.50 km) SW | Searcy Municipal Airport (SRC) | Searcy, Arkansas, United States | |
| 14 | 76.25 miles (122.71 km) SE | Olive Branch Airport (OLV) | Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States | |
| 15 | 81.00 miles (130.35 km) SSE | Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM) | Tunica, Mississippi, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,975.80 miles (17,663.79 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,955.27 miles (17,630.75 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,934.78 miles (17,597.78 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,922.49 miles (17,577.99 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,917.04 miles (17,569.22 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,905.32 miles (17,550.36 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,899.77 miles (17,541.44 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,891.76 miles (17,528.55 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,883.82 miles (17,515.77 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,874.77 miles (17,501.21 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,850.43 miles (17,462.03 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,838.42 miles (17,442.71 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,829.88 miles (17,428.96 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,829.28 miles (17,427.99 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,822.72 miles (17,417.44 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 109.39 miles (176.05 km) ENE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 2 | 114.31 miles (183.96 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 3 | 114.39 miles (184.10 km) N | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 4 | 123.55 miles (198.83 km) NNW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 5 | 125.17 miles (201.45 km) N | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 6 | 147.60 miles (237.54 km) NW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 7 | 158.26 miles (254.69 km) N | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 8 | 158.75 miles (255.49 km) NNW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 166.52 miles (267.98 km) NE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 10 | 173.72 miles (279.57 km) SW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 11 | 189.60 miles (305.13 km) NNW | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 196.76 miles (316.66 km) NE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 13 | 214.85 miles (345.77 km) NNE | Ladysmith Airport (LAY) | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 220.71 miles (355.19 km) NW | Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa | |
| 15 | 245.11 miles (394.47 km) SW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,642.06 miles (18,736.04 km) NNE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,639.36 miles (18,731.70 km) NNE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,636.25 miles (18,726.68 km) NNE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,635.06 miles (18,724.77 km) NNE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,634.31 miles (18,723.56 km) NNE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,628.23 miles (18,713.77 km) NNE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,627.58 miles (18,712.73 km) NNE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,621.20 miles (18,702.45 km) NNE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,621.20 miles (18,702.45 km) NNE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,620.94 miles (18,702.05 km) NE | Princeville Airport (HPV) | Hanalei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,615.92 miles (18,693.96 km) NNE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,615.88 miles (18,693.90 km) NNE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,611.81 miles (18,687.35 km) NE | Lihue Airport (LIH) | Lihue, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,608.22 miles (18,681.57 km) NNE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,597.70 miles (18,664.64 km) NE | PMRF Barking Sands (BKH) | Kekaha, Hawaii, United States | |