Nonstop flight route between Tucson, Arizona, United States and Lubbock, Texas, United States:
Departure Airport:
(32°6'57"N by 110°56'27"W)
Arrival Airport:
(33°39'48"N by 101°49'14"W)
Distance from TUS to LBB:
539.66 miles (868.50 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Tucson International Airport (TUS), Tucson, Arizona, United States and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), Lubbock, Texas, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 540 miles (or 868 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 relatively short distance between Tucson International Airport and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TUS / KTUS |
| Airport Name: | Tucson International Airport |
| Location: | Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 32°6'57"N by 110°56'27"W |
| Area Served: | Tucson, Arizona |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Tucson |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2643 feet (806 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TUS |
| More Information: | TUS Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | LBB / KLBB |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Lubbock, Texas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 33°39'48"N by 101°49'14"W |
| Area Served: | Lubbock, Texas |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Lubbock |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 3282 feet (1,000 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from LBB |
| More Information: | LBB Maps & Info |
Facts about Tucson International Airport (TUS):
- In 1948 the Tucson Airport Authority was created as a non-profit corporation to operate the airport and oversee policy decisions.
- Tucson International is operated on a long-term lease by the Tucson Airport Authority, which also operates Ryan Airfield, a general aviation airport.
- The closest airport to Tucson International Airport (TUS) is Davis–Monthan Air Force Base (DMA), which is located only 5 miles (8 kilometers) NE of TUS.
- Tucson International Airport handled 1,779,679 passengers last year.
- The airport covers 7,938 acres at an elevation of 2,643 feet above sea level.
- Tucson International Airport (TUS) has 3 runways.
- The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a primary commercial service airport since it has over 10,000 passenger boardings per year.Federal Aviation Administration records say the airport had 1,779,679 enplanements in 2011, a decrease from 1,844,228 in 2010.
- The furthest airport from Tucson International Airport (TUS) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,513 miles (18,528 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
Facts about Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB):
- The closest airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) is Hale County Airport (PVW), which is located 35 miles (57 kilometers) N of LBB.
- In addition to being known as "Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport", another name for LBB is "(former South Plains Army Airfield)".
- The furthest airport from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,113 miles (17,885 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- By late 1944 Flying Training Command ended all glider instruction, and control of South Plains AAF was transferred to Air Service Command at Tinker Field, Oklahoma.
- The airport opened in November 1937 as South Plains Airport.
- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) has 3 runways.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 4.86 miles (7.82 km) NE | Davis–Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) | Tucson, Arizona, United States |     |
| 2 | 25.95 miles (41.77 km) NW | Marana Regional Airport (AVW) | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| 3 | 35.25 miles (56.74 km) NW | Pinal Airpark (MZJ) | Marana, Arizona, United States | |
| 4 | 48.56 miles (78.15 km) S | Nogales International Airport (OLS) | Nogales, Arizona, United States | |
| 5 | 50.56 miles (81.36 km) SE | Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) | Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States | |
| 6 | 61.53 miles (99.02 km) S | Nogales International Airport (NOG) | Nogales, Sonora, Mexico | |
| 7 | 75.32 miles (121.22 km) NW | Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) | Casa Grande, Arizona, United States | |
| 8 | 81.03 miles (130.41 km) SE | Bisbee Municipal Airport (BSQ) | Bisbee, Arizona, United States | |
| 9 | 90.38 miles (145.46 km) ESE | Bisbee Douglas International Airport (DUG) | Bisbee/Douglas, Arizona, United States | |
| 10 | 91.59 miles (147.40 km) NE | Safford Regional Airport (SAD) | Safford, Arizona, United States | |
| 11 | 92.22 miles (148.41 km) NNW | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| 12 | 99.83 miles (160.66 km) ESE | Douglas Municipal Airport (DGL) | Douglas, Arizona, United States | |
| 13 | 103.55 miles (166.65 km) NNW | Falcon Field (MSC) | Mesa, Arizona, United States | |
| 14 | 110.28 miles (177.47 km) NW | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| 15 | 116.32 miles (187.19 km) ENE | Greenlee County Airport (CFT) | Clifton/Morenci, Arizona, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,512.87 miles (18,528.13 km) SSE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 11,366.58 miles (18,292.69 km) SE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 11,314.38 miles (18,208.69 km) SE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 11,297.40 miles (18,181.36 km) SE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 11,012.62 miles (17,723.05 km) ESE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,956.86 miles (17,633.32 km) ESE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,899.70 miles (17,541.32 km) ESE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,876.40 miles (17,503.83 km) ESE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,876.32 miles (17,503.69 km) ESE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,848.56 miles (17,459.02 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,811.51 miles (17,399.40 km) ESE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,766.88 miles (17,327.57 km) SE | Antsirabato Airport (ANM) | Antalaha, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,746.59 miles (17,294.92 km) ESE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,740.19 miles (17,284.61 km) SE | Mandritsara Airport (WMA) | Mandritsara, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,737.71 miles (17,280.62 km) ESE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 35.42 miles (57.01 km) N | Hale County Airport (PVW) | Plainview, Texas, United States | |
| 2 | 89.23 miles (143.60 km) NW | Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN) | Clovis, New Mexico, United States | |
| 3 | 99.32 miles (159.83 km) WNW | Cannon Air Force Base Clovis Air Force Base/AAF (CVS) | Clovis, New Mexico, United States | |
| 4 | 101.37 miles (163.14 km) S | Webb Air Force Base Big Spring Army Airfield (BGS) | Big Spring, Texas, United States | |
| 5 | 102.61 miles (165.14 km) ENE | Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) | Childress, Texas, United States | |
| 6 | 104.08 miles (167.50 km) N | Tradewind Airport (TDW) | Amarillo, Texas, United States | |
| 7 | 105.21 miles (169.32 km) SW | Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) | Hobbs, New Mexico, United States | |
| 8 | 107.70 miles (173.32 km) N | Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) | Amarillo, Texas, United States | |
| 9 | 113.58 miles (182.80 km) S | Midland Airpark (MDD) | Midland, Texas, United States | |
| 10 | 113.93 miles (183.36 km) SE | Avenger Field (SWW) | Sweetwater, Texas, United States | |
| 11 | 120.96 miles (194.67 km) S | Midland International AirportMidland Army Airfield (MAF) | Midland, Texas, United States | |
| 12 | 142.60 miles (229.50 km) SE | Dyess Air Force Base (DYS) | Abilene, Texas, United States | |
| 13 | 142.83 miles (229.87 km) N | Hutchinson County Airport (BGD) | Borger, Texas, United States | |
| 14 | 146.07 miles (235.08 km) NW | Tucumcari Municipal Airport (TCC) | Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States | |
| 15 | 148.49 miles (238.97 km) WNW | Fort Sumner Municipal Airport (FSU) | Fort Sumner, New Mexico, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,113.36 miles (17,885.18 km) SE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,884.16 miles (17,516.32 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 10,808.03 miles (17,393.80 km) ESE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 10,794.84 miles (17,372.57 km) ESE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,543.96 miles (16,968.82 km) SW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,472.98 miles (16,854.58 km) E | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,425.50 miles (16,778.17 km) ESE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,365.46 miles (16,681.55 km) ESE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,360.74 miles (16,673.96 km) ESE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,339.93 miles (16,640.46 km) ESE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,336.80 miles (16,635.42 km) E | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,328.49 miles (16,622.06 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,308.54 miles (16,589.94 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,288.87 miles (16,558.30 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,286.69 miles (16,554.79 km) ESE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |