Nonstop flight route between Toledo, Ohio, United States and Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa:
Departure Airport:
(41°35'12"N by 83°48'28"W)
Arrival Airport:
(28°34'47"S by 29°45'11"E)
Distance from TOL to LAY:
8,668.17 miles (13,950.03 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Toledo Express Airport (TOL), Toledo, Ohio, United States and Ladysmith Airport (LAY), Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,668 miles (or 13,950 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 Toledo Express Airport and Ladysmith 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 Toledo Express Airport and Ladysmith Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TOL / KTOL |
| Airport Name: | Toledo Express Airport |
| Location: | Toledo, Ohio, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 41°35'12"N by 83°48'28"W |
| Area Served: | Toledo, Ohio |
| Operator/Owner: | Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 684 feet (208 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TOL |
| More Information: | TOL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | LAY / FALY |
| Airport Name: | Ladysmith Airport |
| Location: | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 28°34'47"S by 29°45'11"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Municipal |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 3548 feet (1,081 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from LAY |
| More Information: | LAY Maps & Info |
Facts about Toledo Express Airport (TOL):
- There are 21 military aircraft based at TOL supported by 290 full-time Air Reserve Technician and Active Guard and Reserve personnel.
- In 2012 the airport served 143,383 passengers versus 144,076 in 2011, a 0.9% drop.
- Toledo Express Airport (TOL) has 2 runways.
- Because of Toledo Express Airport's relatively low elevation of 684 feet, planes can take off or land at Toledo Express 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 Toledo Express Airport (TOL) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,280 miles (18,153 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The Port Authority commissioned a true market study of the Toledo catchment area to determine opportunities for air service development.
- Toledo has had a few air service announcements made that never materialized or were dropped prior to being operated.
- TOL is used by passenger and cargo airlines, general aviation, and is home to the Ohio Air National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing.
- The closest airport to Toledo Express Airport (TOL) is Toledo Executive Airport (TDZ), which is located only 17 miles (27 kilometers) E of TOL.
Facts about Ladysmith Airport (LAY):
- Ladysmith Airport (LAY) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Ladysmith Airport (LAY) is Hana Airport (HNM), which is located 11,789 miles (18,972 kilometers) away in Hana, Hawaii, United States.
- The closest airport to Ladysmith Airport (LAY) is Mokhotlong Airport (MKH), which is located 64 miles (102 kilometers) SW of LAY.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 16.90 miles (27.20 km) E | Toledo Executive Airport (TDZ) | Toledo, Ohio, United States |     |
| 2 | 23.87 miles (38.42 km) NW | Lenawee County Airport (ADG) | Adrian, Michigan, United States | |
| 3 | 36.48 miles (58.71 km) WSW | Defiance Memorial Airport (DFI) | Defiance, Ohio, United States | |
| 4 | 40.37 miles (64.97 km) S | Findlay Airport (FDY) | Findlay, Ohio, United States | |
| 5 | 44.08 miles (70.94 km) N | Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States | |
| 6 | 47.20 miles (75.95 km) NNE | Willow Run Airport (YIP) (YIP) | Detroit, Michigan, United States | |
| 7 | 49.15 miles (79.09 km) NNE | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) | Romulus (near Detroit), Michigan, United States | |
| 8 | 57.38 miles (92.35 km) NW | Jackson County Airport (JXN) | Jackson, Michigan, United States | |
| 9 | 60.72 miles (97.73 km) E | Griffing Sandusky Airport (SKY) | Sandusky, Ohio, United States | |
| 10 | 61.76 miles (99.40 km) S | Lima Allen County Airport (AOH) | Lima, Ohio, United States | |
| 11 | 64.72 miles (104.16 km) NE | Windsor International Airport (YQG) | Windsor, Ontario, Canada | |
| 12 | 66.00 miles (106.22 km) W | Tri-State Steuben County Airport (ANQ) | Angola, Indiana, United States | |
| 13 | 70.05 miles (112.73 km) NE | Coleman A. Young International Airport (DET) | Detroit, Michigan, United States | |
| 14 | 75.40 miles (121.35 km) SW | Decatur Hi-Way Airport (DCR) | Decatur, Indiana, United States | |
| 15 | 76.18 miles (122.59 km) WSW | Smith Field (SMD) | Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,279.85 miles (18,153.11 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,256.26 miles (18,115.15 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,241.47 miles (18,091.35 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,231.19 miles (18,074.81 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,182.64 miles (17,996.67 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,181.74 miles (17,995.23 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,170.46 miles (17,977.06 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,159.92 miles (17,960.10 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,146.96 miles (17,939.25 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,129.78 miles (17,911.60 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,073.17 miles (17,820.49 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,036.38 miles (17,761.29 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,035.62 miles (17,760.07 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,022.72 miles (17,739.30 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,968.34 miles (17,651.78 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 63.59 miles (102.34 km) SW | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 2 | 83.35 miles (134.14 km) SSE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 3 | 104.79 miles (168.64 km) W | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 4 | 108.73 miles (174.98 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 112.17 miles (180.53 km) SW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 6 | 117.02 miles (188.33 km) SW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 7 | 134.11 miles (215.83 km) SW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 8 | 142.22 miles (228.88 km) E | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 146.27 miles (235.40 km) WSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 158.42 miles (254.95 km) ENE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 11 | 161.42 miles (259.78 km) SSE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 165.67 miles (266.61 km) NNW | Heidelberg Airport (HDB) | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| 13 | 170.72 miles (274.75 km) NE | Matsapha Airport (MTS) | Manzini, Swaziland | |
| 14 | 173.30 miles (278.90 km) WSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 189.05 miles (304.24 km) NNW | Rand Airport (QRA) | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,788.69 miles (18,972.01 km) NE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,779.63 miles (18,957.44 km) NE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,776.10 miles (18,951.74 km) NE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,774.16 miles (18,948.63 km) NE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,768.02 miles (18,938.75 km) NE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,762.72 miles (18,930.22 km) NNE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,754.11 miles (18,916.36 km) NNE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,753.63 miles (18,915.58 km) NE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,753.04 miles (18,914.64 km) NNE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,745.58 miles (18,902.64 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,743.32 miles (18,898.99 km) NE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,742.27 miles (18,897.31 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,742.27 miles (18,897.31 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,741.74 miles (18,896.45 km) NNE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,735.27 miles (18,886.04 km) NE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |