Nonstop flight route between Essington, Pennsylvania, United States and East London, South Africa:
Departure Airport:
(39°51'38"N by 75°17'59"W)
Arrival Airport:
(33°2'5"S by 27°49'17"E)
Distance from PSQ to ELS:
8,270.60 miles (13,310.20 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Philadelphia Seaplane BaseChandler Field (PSQ), Essington, Pennsylvania, United States and East London Airport (ELS), East London, South Africa would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,271 miles (or 13,310 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 Philadelphia Seaplane BaseChandler Field and East London 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 Philadelphia Seaplane BaseChandler Field and East London Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PSQ / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Essington, Pennsylvania, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 39°51'38"N by 75°17'59"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Township of Tinicum |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PSQ |
| More Information: | PSQ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ELS / FAEL |
| Airport Name: | East London Airport |
| Location: | East London, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 33°2'5"S by 27°49'17"E |
| Area Served: | East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 436 feet (133 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ELS |
| More Information: | ELS Maps & Info |
Facts about Philadelphia Seaplane BaseChandler Field (PSQ):
- Philadelphia Seaplane BaseChandler Field (PSQ) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Philadelphia Seaplane BaseChandler Field (PSQ) is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), which is located only 3 miles (5 kilometers) ENE of PSQ.
- The furthest airport from Philadelphia Seaplane BaseChandler Field (PSQ) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,732 miles (18,880 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Because of Philadelphia Seaplane BaseChandler Field's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Philadelphia Seaplane BaseChandler Field 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 to being known as "Philadelphia Seaplane BaseChandler Field", another name for PSQ is "9N2".
Facts about East London Airport (ELS):
- East London Airport is an airport serving East London, a city in the Eastern Cape province on the southeast coast of South Africa.
- The furthest airport from East London Airport (ELS) is Kalaupapa Airport (LUP), which is located 11,569 miles (18,618 kilometers) away in Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States.
- East London Airport (ELS) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to East London Airport (ELS) is Port Alfred Airport (AFD), which is located 65 miles (105 kilometers) WSW of ELS.
- Because of East London Airport's relatively low elevation of 436 feet, planes can take off or land at East London 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 1944 a new airport was built at Collondale, about 2 km west of the present terminal building.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 3.22 miles (5.18 km) ENE | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |     |
| 2 | 17.41 miles (28.02 km) WNW | Brandywine Airport (OQN) | West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 3 | 19.22 miles (30.94 km) N | Wings Field (BBX) | Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 4 | 20.57 miles (33.11 km) SW | Wilmington/Philadelphia Regional Airport (ILG) | Wilmington, Delaware, United States | |
| 5 | 21.65 miles (34.85 km) NE | Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 6 | 24.73 miles (39.81 km) ENE | South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY) | Mount Holly, New Jersey, United States | |
| 7 | 24.78 miles (39.87 km) NNE | NAS JRB Willow Grove (NXX) | Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 8 | 29.49 miles (47.46 km) NNW | Heritage Field (PTW) | Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 9 | 31.06 miles (49.99 km) WNW | Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport (CTH) | Coatesville, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 10 | 33.98 miles (54.68 km) NNE | Doylestown Airport (DYL) | Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 11 | 36.14 miles (58.16 km) SSE | Millville Municipal Airport (MIV) | Millville, New Jersey, United States | |
| 12 | 38.58 miles (62.10 km) NE | Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) | Trenton, New Jersey, United States | |
| 13 | 39.02 miles (62.80 km) ENE | McGuire AFB (WRI) | Wrightstown, New Jersey, United States | |
| 14 | 40.01 miles (64.39 km) N | Quakertown Airport (UKT) | Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 15 | 47.47 miles (76.40 km) SE | Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,731.80 miles (18,880.45 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,707.86 miles (18,841.92 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,697.90 miles (18,825.90 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,682.01 miles (18,800.32 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,642.18 miles (18,736.23 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,624.17 miles (18,707.25 km) SW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,614.27 miles (18,691.31 km) SW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,604.28 miles (18,675.24 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,603.11 miles (18,673.34 km) SW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,555.57 miles (18,596.85 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,484.02 miles (18,481.69 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,459.88 miles (18,442.84 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,437.77 miles (18,407.26 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,434.05 miles (18,401.28 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,399.77 miles (18,346.11 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 65.15 miles (104.85 km) WSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 2 | 114.31 miles (183.96 km) NNE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 3 | 143.28 miles (230.59 km) WSW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 210.82 miles (339.28 km) NE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 221.32 miles (356.17 km) N | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 6 | 222.73 miles (358.45 km) NNE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 7 | 226.04 miles (363.78 km) N | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 8 | 228.78 miles (368.18 km) N | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 247.37 miles (398.09 km) N | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 269.67 miles (433.99 km) NNE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 279.14 miles (449.23 km) NNE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 12 | 286.72 miles (461.43 km) NNW | Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa | |
| 13 | 289.10 miles (465.25 km) N | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 305.60 miles (491.81 km) NE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 320.45 miles (515.72 km) WSW | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,568.58 miles (18,617.79 km) NNE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,567.16 miles (18,615.49 km) NNE | Princeville Airport (HPV) | Hanalei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,563.78 miles (18,610.05 km) NNE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,562.20 miles (18,607.51 km) NNE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,561.78 miles (18,606.84 km) NNE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,558.95 miles (18,602.28 km) NNE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,558.59 miles (18,601.70 km) NNE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,558.30 miles (18,601.24 km) NNE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,556.31 miles (18,598.04 km) NNE | Lihue Airport (LIH) | Lihue, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,554.09 miles (18,594.46 km) NNE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,554.09 miles (18,594.46 km) NNE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,549.72 miles (18,587.42 km) NNE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,545.26 miles (18,580.25 km) NNE | PMRF Barking Sands (BKH) | Kekaha, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,543.40 miles (18,577.26 km) NNE | Port Allen Airport (PAK) | Hanapepe, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,541.15 miles (18,573.63 km) NNE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |