Nonstop flight route between Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States and Mana Island, Fiji:
Departure Airport:
(33°13'14"N by 87°36'41"W)
Arrival Airport:
(17°40'23"S by 177°5'53"E)
Distance from TCL to MNF:
7,177.12 miles (11,550.42 km)
Share this route:
Jump to:
- About this route
- TCL Airport Information
- MNF Airport Information
- Facts about TCL
- Facts about MNF
- Map of Nearest Airports to TCL
- List of Nearest Airports to TCL
- Map of Furthest Airports from TCL
- List of Furthest Airports from TCL
- Map of Nearest Airports to MNF
- List of Nearest Airports to MNF
- Map of Furthest Airports from MNF
- List of Furthest Airports from MNF
About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field (TCL), Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States and Mana Island Airport (MNF), Mana Island, Fiji would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,177 miles (or 11,550 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 Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field and Mana Island 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 Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field and Mana Island Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TCL / KTCL |
| Airport Name: | Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field |
| Location: | Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 33°13'14"N by 87°36'41"W |
| Area Served: | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Tuscaloosa |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 170 feet (52 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TCL |
| More Information: | TCL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MNF / NFMA |
| Airport Name: | Mana Island Airport |
| Location: | Mana Island, Fiji |
| GPS Coordinates: | 17°40'23"S by 177°5'53"E |
| Area Served: | Mana Island, Fiji |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| View all routes: | Routes from MNF |
| More Information: | MNF Maps & Info |
Facts about Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field (TCL):
- During the 2000s, the city of Tuscaloosa and the airport attempted to lure commercial service back to the airport.
- The furthest airport from Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field (TCL) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,131 miles (17,914 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- In 1939 Oliver Parks was brought to Alabama to set up a Civilian Pilot Training Program, CPTP, for the University of Alabama.
- Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field (TCL) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field (TCL) is George Downer Airport (AIV), which is located 35 miles (56 kilometers) WSW of TCL.
- During World War II, the field was revamped to include a single main runway.
- Jet charters continue to periodically operate at Tuscaloosa, but sustained commercial air service has eluded Tuscaloosa Regional to date.
- On April 15, 1986, American Eagle commenced service between Tuscaloosa and Nashville.
- Because of Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field's relatively low elevation of 170 feet, planes can take off or land at Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff 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.
Facts about Mana Island Airport (MNF):
- The furthest airport from Mana Island Airport (MNF) is Timbuktu Airport (TOM), which is nearly antipodal to Mana Island Airport (meaning Mana Island Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Timbuktu Airport), and is located 12,371 miles (19,910 kilometers) away in Timbuktu, Mali.
- The closest airport to Mana Island Airport (MNF) is Nadi International Airport (NAN), which is located 23 miles (38 kilometers) ESE of MNF.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 34.82 miles (56.04 km) WSW | George Downer Airport (AIV) | Aliceville, Alabama, United States |     |
| 2 | 47.49 miles (76.43 km) WNW | Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) | Columbus, Mississippi, United States | |
| 3 | 54.95 miles (88.43 km) ENE | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | |
| 4 | 56.21 miles (90.46 km) WNW | Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) | Columbus, Mississippi, United States | |
| 5 | 58.72 miles (94.50 km) WNW | Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) | Columbus/West Point/Starkville, Mississippi, United States | |
| 6 | 65.85 miles (105.97 km) NNW | Marion County - Rankin Fite Airport (HAB) | Hamilton, Alabama, United States | |
| 7 | 70.58 miles (113.58 km) SSE | Craig Field (SEM) | Selma, Alabama, United States | |
| 8 | 81.99 miles (131.95 km) ENE | St. Clair County Airport (PLR) | Pell City, Alabama, United States | |
| 9 | 90.30 miles (145.33 km) SW | Key Field Air National Guard Base (MEI) | Meridian, Mississippi, United States | |
| 10 | 92.95 miles (149.59 km) SE | Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF) | Montgomery, Alabama, United States | |
| 11 | 93.18 miles (149.95 km) ENE | Talladega Municipal Airport (ASN) | Talladega, Alabama, United States | |
| 12 | 95.10 miles (153.05 km) SE | Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) | Montgomery, Alabama, United States | |
| 13 | 97.75 miles (157.32 km) ESE | Thomas C. Russell Field (ALX) | Alexander City, Alabama, United States | |
| 14 | 98.33 miles (158.25 km) NW | Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States | |
| 15 | 101.86 miles (163.93 km) ENE | Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) | Gadsden, Alabama, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,131.14 miles (17,913.79 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,112.61 miles (17,883.96 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,094.69 miles (17,855.14 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,092.78 miles (17,852.05 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,089.56 miles (17,846.88 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,083.05 miles (17,836.39 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,082.25 miles (17,835.11 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,073.36 miles (17,820.80 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,070.92 miles (17,816.87 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,069.66 miles (17,814.85 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,064.11 miles (17,805.91 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,031.62 miles (17,753.63 km) WSW | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,029.34 miles (17,749.96 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,016.12 miles (17,728.69 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,983.65 miles (17,676.42 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 23.41 miles (37.67 km) ESE | Nadi International Airport (NAN) | Nadi, Fiji | |
| 2 | 69.72 miles (112.20 km) NNE | Yasawa Island Airport (YAS) | Yasawa Island, Fiji | |
| 3 | 99.42 miles (160.00 km) ESE | Suva International Airport (SUV) | Suva / Nausori, Viti Levu, Fiji | |
| 4 | 109.32 miles (175.93 km) E | Levuka Airfield (LEV) | Bureta, Ovalau Island, Fiji | |
| 5 | 118.22 miles (190.26 km) SE | Vunisea Airport (KDV) | Vunisea, Kadavu Island, Fiji | |
| 6 | 154.77 miles (249.07 km) E | Koro Airport (KXF) | Koro Island, Fiji | |
| 7 | 169.89 miles (273.41 km) ENE | Labasa Airport (LBS) | Labasa, Fiji | |
| 8 | 197.25 miles (317.44 km) ESE | Moala Airport (MFJ) | Moala, Moala Islands, Fiji | |
| 9 | 234.35 miles (377.14 km) E | Cicia Airport (ICI) | Cicia, Fiji | |
| 10 | 396.31 miles (637.80 km) NE | Aéroport de Futuna - Pointe-Vele Pointe Vele Airport (FUT) | Futuna Island, Wallis and Futuna Islands | |
| 11 | 467.29 miles (752.03 km) WSW | Futuna Airport (FTA) | Futuna Island, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 12 | 502.75 miles (809.09 km) ENE | Mata'aho Airport (NFO) | Niuafo'ou, Tonga | |
| 13 | 503.06 miles (809.59 km) WSW | Aniwa Airport (AWD) | Aniwa Island, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 14 | 510.71 miles (821.90 km) WSW | Anatom Airport Aneityum Airport (AUY) | Anatom, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 15 | 519.19 miles (835.55 km) W | Ipota Airport (IPA) | Ipota, Erromango, Vanuatu | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,371.30 miles (19,909.63 km) N | Timbuktu Airport (TOM) | Timbuktu, Mali | |
| 2 | 12,335.11 miles (19,851.39 km) NNE | Goundam Airport (GUD) | Goundam, Mali | |
| 3 | 12,220.92 miles (19,667.62 km) WNW | Gao International Airport (GAQ) | Gao, Mali | |
| 4 | 12,204.87 miles (19,641.79 km) NNE | Mopti Airport Ambodedjo Airport (MZI) | Mopti, Mali | |
| 5 | 12,177.39 miles (19,597.56 km) NNW | Djibo Airport (XDJ) | Djibo, Burkina Faso | |
| 6 | 12,163.24 miles (19,574.79 km) NNW | Aribinda Airport (XAR) | Aribinda, Burkina Faso | |
| 7 | 12,157.95 miles (19,566.27 km) NW | Tambao Airport (TMQ) | Tambao, Burkina Faso | |
| 8 | 12,151.89 miles (19,556.52 km) NW | Gorom Gorom Airport (XGG) | Gorom Gorom, Burkina Faso | |
| 9 | 12,151.04 miles (19,555.15 km) N | Ouahigouya Airport (OUG) | Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso | |
| 10 | 12,136.43 miles (19,531.64 km) ENE | Néma Airport (EMN) | Nema, Mauritania | |
| 11 | 12,122.04 miles (19,508.48 km) NW | Dori Airport (DOR) | Dori, Burkina Faso | |
| 12 | 12,117.79 miles (19,501.64 km) N | Tougan Airport (TUQ) | Tougan, Burkina Faso | |
| 13 | 12,102.19 miles (19,476.54 km) ENE | Keibane Airport (NRM) | Nara, Mali | |
| 14 | 12,097.36 miles (19,468.76 km) NNW | Kaya Airport (XKY) | Kaya, Burkina Faso | |
| 15 | 12,090.23 miles (19,457.28 km) N | Nouna Airport (XNU) | Nouna, Burkina Faso | |