Nonstop flight route between Rockland, Maine, United States and Ambanja, Madagascar:
Departure Airport:
(44°3'36"N by 69°5'57"W)
Arrival Airport:
(13°37'59"S by 48°27'0"E)
Distance from RKD to IVA:
8,231.64 miles (13,247.50 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Knox County Regional Airport (RKD), Rockland, Maine, United States and Ambanja Airport (IVA), Ambanja, Madagascar would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,232 miles (or 13,248 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 Knox County Regional Airport and Ambanja 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 Knox County Regional Airport and Ambanja Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | RKD / KRKD |
| Airport Name: | Knox County Regional Airport |
| Location: | Rockland, Maine, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 44°3'36"N by 69°5'57"W |
| Area Served: | Rockland, Maine |
| Operator/Owner: | Knox County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 56 feet (17 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from RKD |
| More Information: | RKD Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | IVA / FMNJ |
| Airport Name: | Ambanja Airport |
| Location: | Ambanja, Madagascar |
| GPS Coordinates: | 13°37'59"S by 48°27'0"E |
| Area Served: | Ambanja, Madagascar |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| View all routes: | Routes from IVA |
| More Information: | IVA Maps & Info |
Facts about Knox County Regional Airport (RKD):
- Because of Knox County Regional Airport's relatively low elevation of 56 feet, planes can take off or land at Knox County 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.
- Owls Head Transportation Museum is also situated at the airport on an older third runway.
- During the summer months, the airport is one of Maine's busiest, with significant private jet operations bringing visitors to the numerous summer colonies in the Penobscot Bay region.
- The airport was built during World War II and became locally known as the "Ash Point Naval Air Station" while officially operating as Rockland Naval Auxiliary Air Facility from April 15, 1943 until February 1, 1946.
- The closest airport to Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) is Wiscasset Airport (ISS), which is located 31 miles (50 kilometers) WSW of RKD.
- The furthest airport from Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) is Albany Airport (ALH), which is located 11,708 miles (18,842 kilometers) away in Albany, Western Australia, Australia.
- Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) has 2 runways.
Facts about Ambanja Airport (IVA):
- The closest airport to Ambanja Airport (IVA) is Ambilobe Airport (AMB), which is located 47 miles (76 kilometers) NE of IVA.
- The furthest airport from Ambanja Airport (IVA) is Guerrero Negro Airport (GUB), which is located 10,934 miles (17,596 kilometers) away in Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 31.23 miles (50.26 km) WSW | Wiscasset Airport (ISS) | Wiscasset, Maine, United States |     |
| 2 | 38.99 miles (62.74 km) WNW | Augusta State Airport (AUG) | Augusta, Maine, United States | |
| 3 | 43.32 miles (69.71 km) WSW | Naval Air Station Brunswick (NHZ) | Brunswick, Maine, United States | |
| 4 | 43.38 miles (69.82 km) NW | Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL) | Waterville, Maine, United States | |
| 5 | 45.35 miles (72.99 km) NE | Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) | Bar Harbor, Maine, United States | |
| 6 | 53.33 miles (85.83 km) NNE | Bangor International Airport (BGR) | Bangor, Maine, United States | |
| 7 | 58.82 miles (94.66 km) W | Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport (LEW) | Auburn/Lewiston, Maine, United States | |
| 8 | 59.05 miles (95.03 km) NW | Central Maine Airport of Norridgewock (OWK) | Norridgewock, Maine, United States | |
| 9 | 65.12 miles (104.80 km) NNE | Old Town Municipal Airport (OLD) | Old Town, Maine, United States | |
| 10 | 66.73 miles (107.38 km) WSW | Portland International Jetport (PWM) | Portland, Maine, United States | |
| 11 | 91.96 miles (148.00 km) W | Eastern Slopes Regional Airport (FRY) | Fryeburg, Maine, United States | |
| 12 | 92.58 miles (148.99 km) WSW | Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) | Sanford, Maine, United States | |
| 13 | 108.65 miles (174.86 km) WNW | Berlin Regional Airport (BML) | Berlin, New Hampshire, United States | |
| 14 | 109.11 miles (175.59 km) NE | Princeton Municipal Airport (PNN) | Princeton, Maine, United States | |
| 15 | 109.78 miles (176.68 km) SW | Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) | Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,707.78 miles (18,841.79 km) SSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,704.56 miles (18,836.61 km) SSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,701.73 miles (18,832.06 km) SSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,680.66 miles (18,798.16 km) SSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,655.50 miles (18,757.66 km) SSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,634.75 miles (18,724.26 km) SSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,567.46 miles (18,615.98 km) SSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,566.96 miles (18,615.17 km) SSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,555.62 miles (18,596.91 km) SSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,511.65 miles (18,526.16 km) SW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,459.54 miles (18,442.29 km) SSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,374.24 miles (18,305.01 km) SW | Kambalda Airport (KDB) | Kambalda, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,372.20 miles (18,301.73 km) SSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,361.85 miles (18,285.08 km) SSW | Windarling Airport (WRN) | Windarling, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,361.47 miles (18,284.47 km) SSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 47.45 miles (76.37 km) NE | Ambilobe Airport (AMB) | Ambilobe, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 82.78 miles (133.23 km) SSW | Analalava Airport (HVA) | Analalava, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 105.28 miles (169.43 km) NNE | Arrachart Airport (DIE) | Antsiranana, Madagascar | |
| 4 | 145.77 miles (234.59 km) SSW | Port Bergé Airport (WPB) | Port Bergé, Madagascar | |
| 5 | 153.03 miles (246.28 km) S | Mandritsara Airport (WMA) | Mandritsara, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 156.79 miles (252.33 km) SE | Antsirabato Airport (ANM) | Antalaha, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 198.53 miles (319.51 km) SW | Amborovy Airport (MJN) | Mahajanga, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 220.70 miles (355.18 km) WNW | Dzaoudzi Pamandzi International Airport (DZA) | Dzaoudzi, Mayotte | |
| 9 | 222.39 miles (357.90 km) SSW | Tsaratanana Airport (TTS) | Tsaratanana, Madagascar. | |
| 10 | 255.83 miles (411.71 km) SSE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 266.52 miles (428.91 km) SW | Soalala Airport (DWB) | Soalala, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 289.93 miles (466.60 km) WNW | Ouani Airport (FMCV- Port of Soap) (AJN) | Anjouan, Comoros | |
| 13 | 315.55 miles (507.83 km) SSE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 337.26 miles (542.77 km) SSW | Ambatomainty Airport (AMY) | Ambatomainty, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 340.75 miles (548.38 km) SW | Besalampy Airport (BPY) | Besalampy, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,933.85 miles (17,596.28 km) NW | Guerrero Negro Airport (GUB) | Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 2 | 10,919.53 miles (17,573.24 km) NW | Ciudad Constitución Airport (CUA) | Ciudad Constitución, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 3 | 10,877.93 miles (17,506.30 km) WNW | Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP) | La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 4 | 10,874.15 miles (17,500.20 km) NW | Loreto International Airport (LTO) | Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 5 | 10,871.00 miles (17,495.14 km) NW | Bahía de los Ángeles Airport (BHL) | Bahía de los Ángeles, Baja California, México | |
| 6 | 10,865.22 miles (17,485.84 km) NW | Ensenada Airport (ESE) | Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 7 | 10,864.52 miles (17,484.71 km) WNW | Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) | Los Cabos, Mexico | |
| 8 | 10,848.34 miles (17,458.67 km) NNW | Santa Cruz Island Airport (SZN) | Santa Barbara, California, United States | |
| 9 | 10,843.02 miles (17,450.11 km) NNW | Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach (NRS) | Imperial Beach, California, United States | |
| 10 | 10,840.78 miles (17,446.51 km) NNW | Catalina AirportBuffalo Springs Airport (CIB) | Avalon, California, United States | |
| 11 | 10,839.34 miles (17,444.18 km) NNW | NAS North Island (NZY) | San Diego, California, United States | |
| 12 | 10,839.12 miles (17,443.83 km) NNW | Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 13 | 10,837.79 miles (17,441.70 km) NNW | Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) | San Diego, California, United States | |
| 14 | 10,837.26 miles (17,440.83 km) NW | San Felipe International Airport (SFH) | San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 15 | 10,836.55 miles (17,439.69 km) NNW | San Diego International Airport (SAN) | San Diego, California, United States | |