Nonstop flight route between Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Narsaq Kujalleq, Greenland:
Departure Airport:
(28°44'26"S by 32°5'30"E)
Arrival Airport:
(60°0'12"N by 44°39'12"W)
Distance from RCB to QFN:
7,490.92 miles (12,055.44 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Richards Bay Airport (RCB), Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Narsaq Kujalleq Heliport (QFN), Narsaq Kujalleq, Greenland would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,491 miles (or 12,055 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 Richards Bay Airport and Narsaq Kujalleq Heliport, 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 Richards Bay Airport and Narsaq Kujalleq Heliport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | RCB / FARB |
| Airport Name: | Richards Bay Airport |
| Location: | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 28°44'26"S by 32°5'30"E |
| Operator/Owner: | uMhlathuze Local Municipality |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 109 feet (33 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from RCB |
| More Information: | RCB Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | QFN / BGFD |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Narsaq Kujalleq, Greenland |
| GPS Coordinates: | 60°0'12"N by 44°39'12"W |
| Area Served: | Narsaq Kujalleq, Greenland |
| Operator/Owner: | Mittarfeqarfiit |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 44 feet (13 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from QFN |
| More Information: | QFN Maps & Info |
Facts about Richards Bay Airport (RCB):
- Because of Richards Bay Airport's relatively low elevation of 109 feet, planes can take off or land at Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay Airport (RCB) is Hana Airport (HNM), which is located 11,689 miles (18,812 kilometers) away in Hana, Hawaii, United States.
- The closest airport to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) is Hluhluwe Airport (HLW), which is located 52 miles (83 kilometers) NNE of RCB.
- Richards Bay Airport (RCB) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Narsaq Kujalleq Heliport (QFN):
- Because of Narsaq Kujalleq Heliport's relatively low elevation of 44 feet, planes can take off or land at Narsaq Kujalleq Heliport 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 Narsaq Kujalleq Heliport (QFN) is Tasiusaq Heliport (XEQ), which is located only 14 miles (23 kilometers) NNW of QFN.
- The furthest airport from Narsaq Kujalleq Heliport (QFN) is Hobart International Airport (HBA), which is located 11,145 miles (17,936 kilometers) away in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
- In addition to being known as "Narsaq Kujalleq Heliport", another name for QFN is "Narsarmijit Heliport".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 51.82 miles (83.40 km) NNE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa |     |
| 2 | 84.75 miles (136.40 km) SW | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 3 | 119.80 miles (192.80 km) WSW | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 4 | 142.22 miles (228.88 km) W | Ladysmith Airport (LAY) | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 160.19 miles (257.81 km) NNW | Matsapha Airport (MTS) | Manzini, Swaziland | |
| 6 | 180.06 miles (289.77 km) SW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 7 | 186.21 miles (299.68 km) WSW | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 8 | 197.06 miles (317.14 km) N | Maputo International Airport (MPM) | Maputo, Mozambique | |
| 9 | 221.74 miles (356.85 km) WSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 235.81 miles (379.50 km) WSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 239.78 miles (385.89 km) NNW | Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) | Nelspruit, South Africa | |
| 12 | 244.68 miles (393.77 km) W | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 254.51 miles (409.59 km) WSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 273.13 miles (439.56 km) N | Mala Mala Airport (AAM) | Mala Mala, South Africa | |
| 15 | 274.02 miles (441.00 km) WNW | Heidelberg Airport (HDB) | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,688.97 miles (18,811.52 km) NE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,676.26 miles (18,791.08 km) NE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,668.75 miles (18,778.99 km) NE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,668.60 miles (18,778.74 km) NE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,667.34 miles (18,776.72 km) NE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,667.27 miles (18,776.61 km) NE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,660.70 miles (18,766.03 km) NE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,658.80 miles (18,762.97 km) NE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,649.90 miles (18,748.65 km) NE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,647.45 miles (18,744.70 km) NE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,631.35 miles (18,718.80 km) NE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,629.30 miles (18,715.50 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,627.50 miles (18,712.60 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,627.50 miles (18,712.60 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,625.76 miles (18,709.81 km) NE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 14.21 miles (22.87 km) NNW | Tasiusaq Heliport (XEQ) | Tasiusaq, Kujalleq, Greenland | |
| 2 | 16.24 miles (26.14 km) NE | Aappilattoq Heliport (QUV) | Aappilattoq, Kujalleq, Greenland | |
| 3 | 22.04 miles (35.47 km) WNW | Nanortalik Heliport (JNN) | Nanortalik, Greenland | |
| 4 | 44.72 miles (71.97 km) NW | Alluitsup Paa Heliport (LLU) | Alluitsup Paa, Greenland | |
| 5 | 48.02 miles (77.27 km) NNW | Ammassivik Heliport (QUW) | Ammassivik, Greenland | |
| 6 | 59.74 miles (96.14 km) NW | Saarloq Heliport (QOQ) | Saarloq, Greenland | |
| 7 | 60.82 miles (97.88 km) NW | Eqalugaarsuit Heliport (QFG) | Eqalugaarsuit, Greenland | |
| 8 | 68.05 miles (109.52 km) NW | Qaqortoq Heliport (JJU) | Qaqortoq, Greenland | |
| 9 | 73.05 miles (117.56 km) NNW | Igaliku Heliport (QFX) | Igaliku, Greenland | |
| 10 | 79.18 miles (127.43 km) NW | Narsaq Heliport (JNS) | Narsaq, Greenland | |
| 11 | 84.12 miles (135.38 km) NNW | Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) | Narsarsuaq, Greenland | |
| 12 | 100.73 miles (162.11 km) WNW | Qassimiut Heliport (QJH) | Qassimiut, Greenland | |
| 13 | 217.93 miles (350.72 km) NW | Paamiut Airport (JFR) | Paamiut, Greenland | |
| 14 | 367.38 miles (591.24 km) NW | Nuuk Airport (GOH) | Nuuk, Greenland | |
| 15 | 422.27 miles (679.58 km) NNE | Isortoq Heliport (IOQ) | Isortoq, Greenland | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,144.85 miles (17,935.86 km) SSW | Hobart International Airport (HBA) | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,064.93 miles (17,807.23 km) SSW | Launceston Airport (LST) | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,051.99 miles (17,786.42 km) SSW | Devonport Airport (DPO) | Devonport, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,050.52 miles (17,784.05 km) SSW | Burnie Airport (BWT) | Burnie, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,048.17 miles (17,780.27 km) SSW | Smithton Airport (SIO) | Smithton, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,039.99 miles (17,767.09 km) SSW | George Town Aerodrome (GEE) | George Town, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,033.98 miles (17,757.43 km) SSW | St Helens Airport (HLS) | St. Helens, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,998.16 miles (17,699.78 km) SSW | King Island Airport (KNS) | Currie, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,956.91 miles (17,633.39 km) SSW | Flinders Island Airport (FLS) | Flinders Island, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,914.66 miles (17,565.41 km) SSW | Portland Airport (PTJ) | Portland, Victoria, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,905.02 miles (17,549.88 km) SSW | Warrnambool Airport (WMB) | Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,881.43 miles (17,511.92 km) SSW | Geelong Airport (GEX) | Grovedale, Victoria, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,880.42 miles (17,510.29 km) SSW | Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) | Mount Gambier, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,870.61 miles (17,494.51 km) SSW | Avalon Airport (AVV) | Avalon, Victoria, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,864.15 miles (17,484.10 km) SSW | Hamilton Airport (HLT) | Hamilton, Victoria, Australia | |