Nonstop flight route between Monroe, Louisiana, United States and Fangatau, French Polynesia:
Departure Airport:
(32°30'38"N by 92°2'16"W)
Arrival Airport:
(15°49'10"S by 140°53'12"W)
Distance from MLU to FGU:
4,643.63 miles (7,473.18 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Monroe Regional Airport (MLU), Monroe, Louisiana, United States and Fangatau Airport (FGU), Fangatau, French Polynesia would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,644 miles (or 7,473 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 Monroe Regional Airport and Fangatau 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 Monroe Regional Airport and Fangatau Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MLU / KMLU |
| Airport Name: | Monroe Regional Airport |
| Location: | Monroe, Louisiana, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 32°30'38"N by 92°2'16"W |
| Area Served: | Monroe, Louisiana |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Monroe |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 79 feet (24 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MLU |
| More Information: | MLU Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | FGU / NTGB |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Fangatau, French Polynesia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 15°49'10"S by 140°53'12"W |
| Area Served: | Fangatau, Tuamotu, French Polynesia |
| Operator/Owner: | DSEAC Polynésie Française |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 10 feet (3 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from FGU |
| More Information: | FGU Maps & Info |
Facts about Monroe Regional Airport (MLU):
- In October 2011, part one of a two phase passenger terminal project was completed.
- Monroe was served in the past by several airlines operating mainline jet aircraft.
- During World War II, the United States Army Air Forces Flying Training Command used the airport as a cadet training center beginning in August 1942.
- The furthest airport from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) is Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK), which is located 10,924 miles (17,581 kilometers) away in Cocos Islands, Australia.
- Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) has 3 runways.
- Because of Monroe Regional Airport's relatively low elevation of 79 feet, planes can take off or land at Monroe Regional 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.
- In addition, Texas International Airlines operated Convair 600 turboprop service to Houston, Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX and other destinations.
- The closest airport to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) is Ruston Regional Airport (RSN), which is located 32 miles (52 kilometers) W of MLU.
Facts about Fangatau Airport (FGU):
- Because of Fangatau Airport's relatively low elevation of 10 feet, planes can take off or land at Fangatau 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.
- Fangatau Airport (FGU) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Fangatau Airport (FGU) is Raroia Airport (RRR), which is located 107 miles (172 kilometers) W of FGU.
- The furthest airport from Fangatau Airport (FGU) is Massawa International Airport (MSW), which is nearly antipodal to Fangatau Airport (meaning Fangatau Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Massawa International Airport), and is located 12,417 miles (19,984 kilometers) away in Massawa, Eritrea.
- In addition to being known as "Fangatau Airport", another name for FGU is "Aérodrome de Fangatau".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 32.08 miles (51.63 km) W | Ruston Regional Airport (RSN) | Ruston, Louisiana, United States |     |
| 2 | 47.02 miles (75.67 km) N | Z. M. Jack Stell Field (CRT) | Crossett, Arkansas, United States | |
| 3 | 66.59 miles (107.16 km) NW | South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD) | El Dorado, Arkansas, United States | |
| 4 | 75.65 miles (121.75 km) SE | Natchez–Adams County Airport (HEZ) | Natchez, Mississippi, United States | |
| 5 | 78.57 miles (126.44 km) S | Esler Field (ESF) | Alexandria, Louisiana, United States | |
| 6 | 84.47 miles (135.93 km) NW | Magnolia Municipal Airport (AGO) | Magnolia, Arkansas, United States | |
| 7 | 87.08 miles (140.13 km) SSW | Alexandria International Airport (AEX) | Alexandria, Louisiana, United States | |
| 8 | 87.56 miles (140.92 km) NNW | Harrell Field (CDH) | Camden, Arkansas, United States | |
| 9 | 90.71 miles (145.98 km) NE | Mid-Delta Regional Airport (GLH) | Greenville, Mississippi, United States | |
| 10 | 94.69 miles (152.38 km) W | Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD) | Bossier City, Louisiana, United States | |
| 11 | 99.48 miles (160.09 km) W | Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN) | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States | |
| 12 | 104.30 miles (167.85 km) W | Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States | |
| 13 | 106.57 miles (171.50 km) E | Hawkins Field (HKS) | Jackson, Mississippi, United States | |
| 14 | 115.10 miles (185.23 km) N | Grider Field (PBF) | Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States | |
| 15 | 115.27 miles (185.51 km) E | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) | Jackson, Mississippi, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,924.33 miles (17,580.97 km) SSW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,869.69 miles (17,493.02 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,851.22 miles (17,463.30 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,836.16 miles (17,439.07 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,834.32 miles (17,436.11 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,833.44 miles (17,434.68 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,830.84 miles (17,430.50 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,830.29 miles (17,429.61 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,829.62 miles (17,428.54 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,811.86 miles (17,399.95 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,810.79 miles (17,398.24 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,804.17 miles (17,387.59 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,796.79 miles (17,375.71 km) WSW | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,777.43 miles (17,344.56 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,761.72 miles (17,319.27 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 106.80 miles (171.87 km) W | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 155.85 miles (250.82 km) S | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 191.15 miles (307.62 km) WSW | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 277.00 miles (445.79 km) SSE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 307.56 miles (494.97 km) SE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 317.31 miles (510.67 km) W | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 323.98 miles (521.39 km) WSW | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 358.69 miles (577.25 km) WNW | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 368.03 miles (592.28 km) W | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 370.84 miles (596.81 km) WNW | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 374.47 miles (602.65 km) SSE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 383.70 miles (617.51 km) W | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 436.72 miles (702.83 km) NNE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 525.41 miles (845.56 km) W | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 589.68 miles (949.00 km) WSW | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,417.40 miles (19,983.82 km) WNW | Massawa International Airport (MSW) | Massawa, Eritrea | |
| 2 | 12,397.92 miles (19,952.46 km) NNE | Asmara International Airport (ASM) | Asmara, Eritrea | |
| 3 | 12,318.37 miles (19,824.45 km) N | Axum Emperor Yohannes IV Airport (AXU) | Axum, Ethiopia | |
| 4 | 12,271.85 miles (19,749.57 km) N | Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) | Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia | |
| 5 | 12,249.11 miles (19,712.98 km) E | Kassala Airport (KSL) | Kassala, Sudan | |
| 6 | 12,234.05 miles (19,688.75 km) NE | Humera Airport (HUE) | Humera, Ethiopia | |
| 7 | 12,212.59 miles (19,654.21 km) ENE | Khashm El Girba Airport (GBU) | Khashm El Girba, Sudan | |
| 8 | 12,182.56 miles (19,605.88 km) NNE | Gondar Atse Tewodros Airport (GDQ) | Gondar, Ethiopia | |
| 9 | 12,170.95 miles (19,587.20 km) N | Lalibela Airport (LLI) | Lalibela, Ethiopia | |
| 10 | 12,168.98 miles (19,584.03 km) WNW | Hodeida International Airport (HOD) | Al Hudaydah (Hodeida), Yemen | |
| 11 | 12,158.14 miles (19,566.59 km) NNE | Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) | Port Sudan, Sudan | |
| 12 | 12,155.03 miles (19,561.58 km) NNE | Debre Tabor Airport (DBT) | Debre Tabor, Ethiopia | |
| 13 | 12,149.11 miles (19,552.05 km) NW | Abha Regional Airport (AHB) | Abha / Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia | |
| 14 | 12,133.68 miles (19,527.21 km) NW | Assab International Airport (ASA) | Assab, Eritrea | |
| 15 | 12,107.03 miles (19,484.33 km) N | Combolcha Airport (DSE) | Dessie / Kombolcha, Ethiopia | |