Nonstop flight route between Manley Hot Springs, Alaska, United States and Decatur, Alabama, United States:
Departure Airport:
(64°59'51"N by 150°38'39"W)
Arrival Airport:
(34°39'15"N by 86°56'43"W)
Distance from MLY to DCU:
3,315.11 miles (5,335.14 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Manley Hot Springs Airport (MLY), Manley Hot Springs, Alaska, United States and Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU), Decatur, Alabama, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,315 miles (or 5,335 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 Manley Hot Springs Airport and Pryor Field Regional 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 Manley Hot Springs Airport and Pryor Field Regional Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MLY / PAML |
| Airport Name: | Manley Hot Springs Airport |
| Location: | Manley Hot Springs, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 64°59'51"N by 150°38'39"W |
| Area Served: | Manley Hot Springs, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 270 feet (82 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MLY |
| More Information: | MLY Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | DCU / KDCU |
| Airport Name: | Pryor Field Regional Airport |
| Location: | Decatur, Alabama, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 34°39'15"N by 86°56'43"W |
| Area Served: | Decatur, Alabama |
| Operator/Owner: | Decatur/Athens Airport Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 592 feet (180 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from DCU |
| More Information: | DCU Maps & Info |
Facts about Manley Hot Springs Airport (MLY):
- Because of Manley Hot Springs Airport's relatively low elevation of 270 feet, planes can take off or land at Manley Hot Springs 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.
- Manley Hot Springs Airport (MLY) currently has only 1 runway.
- Manley Hot Springs Airport is a state owned, public use airport located in Manley Hot Springs, in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of the U.S.
- The closest airport to Manley Hot Springs Airport (MLY) is Rampart Airport (RMP), which is located 38 miles (61 kilometers) NNE of MLY.
- The furthest airport from Manley Hot Springs Airport (MLY) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,288 miles (16,557 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Facts about Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU):
- The furthest airport from Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,180 miles (17,992 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Because of Pryor Field Regional Airport's relatively low elevation of 592 feet, planes can take off or land at Pryor Field 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.
- The closest airport to Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) is Huntsville International Airport (HSV), which is located only 10 miles (16 kilometers) E of DCU.
- Flying training was performed with Fairchild PT-19s as the primary trainer.
- Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) currently has only 1 runway.
- In 2007, Chris Wright was struck by a propeller as he was "hand propping" starting his plane.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 38.14 miles (61.39 km) NNE | Rampart Airport (RMP) | Rampart, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 38.57 miles (62.08 km) ENE | Minto Al Wright Airport (MNT) | Minto, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 44.36 miles (71.40 km) WNW | Ralph M. Calhoun Memorial Airport (TAL) | Tanana, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 55.73 miles (89.69 km) ESE | Nenana Municipal Airport (ENN) | Nenana, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 68.24 miles (109.82 km) NNE | Five Mile Airport (FMC) | Five Mile, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 82.65 miles (133.01 km) E | Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 83.87 miles (134.97 km) NNE | Stevens Village Airport (SVS) | Stevens Village, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 89.42 miles (143.90 km) E | Ladd Army Airfield (FBK) | Fairbanks / Fort Wainwright, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 91.31 miles (146.95 km) SSW | Minchumina Airport (LMA) | Lake Minchumina, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 91.31 miles (146.95 km) SSW | Minchumina Airport (MHM) | Minchumina, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 101.60 miles (163.51 km) SSE | McKinley National Park Airport (MCL) | McKinley Park, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 106.58 miles (171.53 km) E | Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 111.41 miles (179.30 km) NW | Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO) | Utopia Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 121.15 miles (194.97 km) NNW | Allakaket Airport (AET) | Allakaket, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 123.84 miles (199.30 km) SSE | Summit Airport (UMM) | Summit, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,288.28 miles (16,557.34 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,275.69 miles (16,537.07 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,261.78 miles (16,514.69 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,246.11 miles (16,489.47 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,227.45 miles (16,459.45 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,125.37 miles (16,295.16 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,077.71 miles (16,218.46 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,010.97 miles (16,111.06 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,006.89 miles (16,104.49 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,003.23 miles (16,098.60 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,001.43 miles (16,095.71 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 9,993.88 miles (16,083.54 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 9,991.05 miles (16,078.99 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 9,980.31 miles (16,061.71 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 9,969.04 miles (16,043.58 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 9.75 miles (15.69 km) E | Huntsville International Airport (HSV) | Huntsville / Decatur, Alabama, United States | |
| 2 | 14.90 miles (23.98 km) E | Redstone Army Airfield (AAF) (HUA) | Redstone Arsenal (near Huntsville), Alabama, United States | |
| 3 | 35.39 miles (56.96 km) NE | Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FYM) | Fayetteville, Tennessee, United States | |
| 4 | 38.30 miles (61.63 km) W | Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) | Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States | |
| 5 | 63.59 miles (102.34 km) NNW | Maury County Airport (MRC) | Columbia/Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, United States | |
| 6 | 63.86 miles (102.77 km) NE | Tullahoma Regional Airport (THA) | Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States | |
| 7 | 67.85 miles (109.19 km) SE | Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) | Gadsden, Alabama, United States | |
| 8 | 68.70 miles (110.56 km) NNE | Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) | Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States | |
| 9 | 70.49 miles (113.44 km) ENE | Franklin County Airport (UOS) | Sewanee, Tennessee, United States | |
| 10 | 70.57 miles (113.57 km) WSW | Marion County - Rankin Fite Airport (HAB) | Hamilton, Alabama, United States | |
| 11 | 76.14 miles (122.53 km) S | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | |
| 12 | 82.06 miles (132.06 km) ENE | Marion County Airport (APT) | Jasper, Tennessee, United States | |
| 13 | 85.51 miles (137.62 km) SSE | St. Clair County Airport (PLR) | Pell City, Alabama, United States | |
| 14 | 86.47 miles (139.16 km) NNW | Centerville Municipal Airport (GHM) | Centerville, Tennessee, United States | |
| 15 | 90.74 miles (146.03 km) SE | Talladega Municipal Airport (ASN) | Talladega, Alabama, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,179.89 miles (17,992.25 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,160.27 miles (17,960.66 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,140.94 miles (17,929.56 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,128.73 miles (17,909.90 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,124.24 miles (17,902.69 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,122.62 miles (17,900.07 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,110.85 miles (17,881.13 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,104.61 miles (17,871.09 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,103.33 miles (17,869.03 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,097.40 miles (17,859.49 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,074.48 miles (17,822.60 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,050.67 miles (17,784.29 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,041.81 miles (17,770.02 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,035.79 miles (17,760.33 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,032.55 miles (17,755.12 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |