Nonstop flight route between Port Elizabeth, South Africa and Ada, Oklahoma, United States:
Departure Airport:
(33°59'4"S by 25°36'37"E)
Arrival Airport:
(34°48'15"N by 96°40'17"W)
Distance from PLZ to ADT:
9,193.09 miles (14,794.81 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), Port Elizabeth, South Africa and Ada Municipal Airport (ADT), Ada, Oklahoma, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,193 miles (or 14,795 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 Port Elizabeth International Airport and Ada Municipal 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 Port Elizabeth International Airport and Ada Municipal Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PLZ / FAPE |
| Airport Name: | Port Elizabeth International Airport |
| Location: | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 33°59'4"S by 25°36'37"E |
| Area Served: | Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 226 feet (69 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PLZ |
| More Information: | PLZ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ADT / KADH |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Ada, Oklahoma, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 34°48'15"N by 96°40'17"W |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Ada |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1016 feet (310 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ADT |
| More Information: | ADT Maps & Info |
Facts about Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ):
- Because of Port Elizabeth International Airport's relatively low elevation of 226 feet, planes can take off or land at Port Elizabeth International 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 furthest airport from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) is Princeville Airport (HPV), which is located 11,567 miles (18,615 kilometers) away in Hanalei, Hawaii, United States.
- In preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup runway 08/26 was going to be extended from 1,980m to 3,000m with a view to accommodating International flights, although this never happened.
- In 2013, the airport served 1,269,634 passengers.
- Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) has 2 runways.
- June, 2010 - South African Airways operated an Airbus A340-200 to Port Elizabeth to help manage the extra volume of people during the FIFA World Cup 2010.
- The closest airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) is Port Alfred Airport (AFD), which is located 79 miles (127 kilometers) ENE of PLZ.
- A highlight in Port Elizabeth's history was the first flight to Port Elizabeth from Cape Town in 1917, made by Major Allister Mackintosh Miller.
Facts about Ada Municipal Airport (ADT):
- Ada Municipal Airport (ADT) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Ada Municipal Airport (ADT) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,835 miles (17,437 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- The closest airport to Ada Municipal Airport (ADT) is Ardmore Municipal Airport (ADM), which is located 40 miles (64 kilometers) SSW of ADT.
- In addition to being known as "Ada Municipal Airport", another name for ADT is "ADH".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 78.75 miles (126.73 km) ENE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa |     |
| 2 | 143.28 miles (230.59 km) ENE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 3 | 184.99 miles (297.72 km) W | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 4 | 245.11 miles (394.47 km) NE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 5 | 304.52 miles (490.08 km) NNE | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 6 | 320.47 miles (515.74 km) NNE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 7 | 332.65 miles (535.34 km) NNE | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 8 | 333.67 miles (536.98 km) NNE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 334.46 miles (538.25 km) NNE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 340.38 miles (547.79 km) N | Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa | |
| 11 | 350.38 miles (563.88 km) NE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 361.57 miles (581.90 km) N | Kimberley Airport (KIM) | Kimberley, South Africa | |
| 13 | 382.50 miles (615.57 km) NNE | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 383.44 miles (617.09 km) NNE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 401.75 miles (646.55 km) W | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,567.15 miles (18,615.48 km) NNE | Princeville Airport (HPV) | Hanalei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,554.19 miles (18,594.63 km) NNE | Lihue Airport (LIH) | Lihue, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,548.86 miles (18,586.04 km) NNE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,547.60 miles (18,584.02 km) NNE | PMRF Barking Sands (BKH) | Kekaha, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,544.96 miles (18,579.76 km) NNE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,543.44 miles (18,577.32 km) NNE | Port Allen Airport (PAK) | Hanapepe, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,540.26 miles (18,572.21 km) N | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,535.54 miles (18,564.60 km) NNE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,535.54 miles (18,564.60 km) NNE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,534.95 miles (18,563.65 km) N | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,532.58 miles (18,559.84 km) NNE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,526.35 miles (18,549.82 km) N | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,524.08 miles (18,546.17 km) N | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,520.12 miles (18,539.80 km) N | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,511.49 miles (18,525.90 km) N | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 39.87 miles (64.16 km) SSW | Ardmore Municipal Airport (ADM) | Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 2 | 41.16 miles (66.24 km) NNW | Shawnee Regional Airport (SNL) | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 3 | 50.65 miles (81.51 km) E | McAlester Regional Airport (MLC) | McAlester, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 4 | 52.20 miles (84.01 km) SSW | Ardmore Downtown Executive Airport (AHD) | Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 5 | 54.61 miles (87.88 km) NW | University of Oklahoma Max Westheimer Airport (OUN) | Norman, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 6 | 58.42 miles (94.01 km) NW | Tinker Air Force Base (TIK) | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 7 | 61.63 miles (99.19 km) SSE | Eaker Field (DUA) | Durant, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 8 | 66.44 miles (106.93 km) NW | Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 9 | 68.06 miles (109.54 km) N | Stroud Municipal Airport (SUD) | Stroud, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 10 | 71.92 miles (115.74 km) SE | Antlers Municipal Airport (ATE) | Antlers, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 11 | 72.28 miles (116.32 km) NE | Okmulgee Regional Airport (OKM) | Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 12 | 74.69 miles (120.19 km) NW | Wiley Post Airport (PWA) | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 13 | 75.33 miles (121.23 km) S | North Texas Regional Airport (PNX) | Sherman/Denison, Texas, United States | |
| 14 | 76.15 miles (122.56 km) WNW | Chickasha Municipal Airport (CHK) | Chickasha, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 15 | 76.79 miles (123.59 km) WSW | Halliburton Field (DUC) | Duncan, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,835.07 miles (17,437.31 km) SE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,659.68 miles (17,155.06 km) SSW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,631.38 miles (17,109.51 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,611.20 miles (17,077.03 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,591.21 miles (17,044.86 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,587.80 miles (17,039.37 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 7 | 10,577.25 miles (17,022.39 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,576.83 miles (17,021.72 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,571.07 miles (17,012.44 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,559.10 miles (16,993.18 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,556.15 miles (16,988.43 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,553.03 miles (16,983.42 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,551.46 miles (16,980.88 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,539.74 miles (16,962.02 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,506.96 miles (16,909.27 km) ESE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |