Nonstop flight route between Lobatse, Botswana and Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt:
Departure Airport:
(25°11'51"S by 25°42'50"E)
Arrival Airport:
(27°58'37"N by 34°23'40"E)
Distance from LOQ to SSH:
3,719.10 miles (5,985.30 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Lobatse Airport (LOQ), Lobatse, Botswana and Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt (SSH), Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,719 miles (or 5,985 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 Lobatse Airport and Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt, 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 Lobatse Airport and Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | LOQ / FBLO |
| Airport Name: | Lobatse Airport |
| Location: | Lobatse, Botswana |
| GPS Coordinates: | 25°11'51"S by 25°42'50"E |
| Area Served: | Lobatse, Botswana |
| View all routes: | Routes from LOQ |
| More Information: | LOQ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SSH / HESH |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt |
| GPS Coordinates: | 27°58'37"N by 34°23'40"E |
| Area Served: | Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public (former Military) |
| Elevation: | 143 feet (44 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SSH |
| More Information: | SSH Maps & Info |
Facts about Lobatse Airport (LOQ):
- The furthest airport from Lobatse Airport (LOQ) is Hana Airport (HNM), which is nearly antipodal to Lobatse Airport (meaning Lobatse Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Hana Airport), and is located 12,113 miles (19,495 kilometers) away in Hana, Hawaii, United States.
- The closest airport to Lobatse Airport (LOQ) is Mafikeng Airport (MBD), which is located 43 miles (70 kilometers) SSW of LOQ.
Facts about Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt (SSH):
- Although known as 'Terminal 2' this is actually the airport's original terminal building.
- On 23 May 2007, the airport's second terminal was inaugurated with a capacity for 5 million passengers per year.
- Because of Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt's relatively low elevation of 143 feet, planes can take off or land at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt 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 Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt (SSH) is St. Catherine International Airport (SKV), which is located 53 miles (85 kilometers) NNW of SSH.
- In addition to being known as "Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt", another name for SSH is "مطار شرم الشيخ الدولي".
- Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt (SSH) has 2 runways.
- In 2008, the Egyptian Airports Holding Company announced plans to build a third new terminal at the airport.
- The furthest airport from Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt (SSH) is Rurutu Airport (RUR), which is located 11,911 miles (19,169 kilometers) away in Rurutu, French Polynesia.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 43.45 miles (69.93 km) SSW | Mafikeng Airport (MBD) | Mmabatho, South Africa |     |
| 2 | 46.19 miles (74.33 km) NNE | Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) | Gaborone, Botswana | |
| 3 | 75.90 miles (122.14 km) WNW | Jwaneng Airport (JWA) | Jwaneng, Botswana | |
| 4 | 91.67 miles (147.54 km) E | Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY) | Pilanesberg, South Africa | |
| 5 | 147.08 miles (236.70 km) ESE | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) | Lanseria, South Africa | |
| 6 | 159.78 miles (257.14 km) ESE | Wonderboom Airport (PRY) | Pretoria, South Africa | |
| 7 | 160.70 miles (258.63 km) ESE | Grand Central Airport (GCJ) | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 8 | 168.01 miles (270.39 km) ESE | Rand Airport (QRA) | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 9 | 170.58 miles (274.53 km) ESE | O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 10 | 189.53 miles (305.02 km) ESE | Heidelberg Airport (HDB) | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| 11 | 211.40 miles (340.22 km) SW | Johan Pienaar Airport (KMH) | Kuruman, South Africa | |
| 12 | 253.25 miles (407.56 km) ENE | Polokwane International Airport (PTG) | Polokwane, South Africa | |
| 13 | 255.80 miles (411.67 km) SSW | Kimberley Airport (KIM) | Kimberley, South Africa | |
| 14 | 262.15 miles (421.88 km) WNW | Hukuntsi Airport (HUK) | Hukuntsi, Botswana | |
| 15 | 271.65 miles (437.17 km) S | Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,113.41 miles (19,494.60 km) NNE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 12,112.81 miles (19,493.62 km) NNE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 12,110.00 miles (19,489.10 km) NNE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 12,107.25 miles (19,484.68 km) NNE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 12,105.22 miles (19,481.42 km) NNE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 12,088.03 miles (19,453.75 km) NNE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 12,086.83 miles (19,451.82 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 12,084.70 miles (19,448.39 km) NE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 12,083.14 miles (19,445.88 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 12,083.14 miles (19,445.88 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 12,081.58 miles (19,443.36 km) NNE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 12,076.36 miles (19,434.96 km) NE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 12,067.13 miles (19,420.11 km) NNE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 12,055.54 miles (19,401.47 km) NNE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 12,055.25 miles (19,400.99 km) N | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 52.93 miles (85.18 km) NNW | St. Catherine International Airport (SKV) | St. Catherine, Egypt | |
| 2 | 66.18 miles (106.50 km) SSW | Hurghada International Airport (HRG) | Hurghada, Egypt | |
| 3 | 113.67 miles (182.94 km) NNE | Taba International Airport (TCP) | Taba, Egypt | |
| 4 | 114.46 miles (184.21 km) NNE | Eilat Airport (ETH) | Eilat, Israel | |
| 5 | 119.07 miles (191.62 km) NNE | King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) | Aqaba, Jordan | |
| 6 | 138.10 miles (222.25 km) ENE | Tabuk Regional Airport (Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Airport ) (TUU) | Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | |
| 7 | 139.01 miles (223.72 km) NNE | Yotvata Airfield (YOT) | Yotvata, Israel | |
| 8 | 139.52 miles (224.54 km) NNE | Ovda Airport (VDA) | Ovda, Israel | |
| 9 | 186.48 miles (300.11 km) N | Mitzpe Ramon Airport (MIP) | Mitzpe Ramon, Israel | |
| 10 | 189.08 miles (304.30 km) NNE | Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) | Ein Yahav, Israel | |
| 11 | 190.34 miles (306.32 km) SSW | Luxor International Airport (LXR) | Luxor, Egypt | |
| 12 | 203.49 miles (327.48 km) S | Marsa Alam (RMF) | Marsa Alam, Egypt | |
| 13 | 216.54 miles (348.49 km) N | El Arish International Airport (AAC) | El Arish, Egypt | |
| 14 | 217.03 miles (349.28 km) WSW | Assiut Airport (ATZ) | Assiut, Egypt | |
| 15 | 225.99 miles (363.69 km) N | Yasser Arafat International Airport (CLOSED) (GZA) | Gaza, Palestine | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,911.15 miles (19,169.09 km) SE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,770.65 miles (18,942.97 km) SW | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,702.43 miles (18,833.19 km) S | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,697.08 miles (18,824.58 km) SW | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,691.44 miles (18,815.49 km) SSW | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,688.28 miles (18,810.41 km) WSW | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,673.09 miles (18,785.97 km) SSE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,665.46 miles (18,773.69 km) SSE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,640.11 miles (18,732.89 km) S | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,612.99 miles (18,689.25 km) S | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,588.62 miles (18,650.02 km) SSW | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,583.73 miles (18,642.15 km) SSE | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,578.16 miles (18,633.20 km) S | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,574.21 miles (18,626.85 km) SW | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,559.75 miles (18,603.56 km) ESE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |