Nonstop flight route between Ovda, Israel and Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia:
Departure Airport:
(29°56'25"N by 34°56'8"E)
Arrival Airport:
(34°48'6"S by 149°43'5"E)
Distance from VDA to GUL:
8,682.96 miles (13,973.84 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Ovda Airport (VDA), Ovda, Israel and Goulburn Airport (GUL), Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,683 miles (or 13,974 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 Ovda Airport and Goulburn 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 Ovda Airport and Goulburn Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | VDA / LLOV |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Ovda, Israel |
| GPS Coordinates: | 29°56'25"N by 34°56'8"E |
| Area Served: | Eilat, Israel |
| Operator/Owner: | IAA |
| Airport Type: | Public/Military |
| Elevation: | 1492 feet (455 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from VDA |
| More Information: | VDA Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GUL / YGLB |
| Airport Name: | Goulburn Airport |
| Location: | Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 34°48'6"S by 149°43'5"E |
| Operator/Owner: | John Ferrara Pty Ltd |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2141 feet (653 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GUL |
| More Information: | GUL Maps & Info |
Facts about Ovda Airport (VDA):
- In addition to being known as "Ovda Airport", another name for VDA is "נְמַל הַתְּעוּפָה עוֹבְדָה".
- Ovda Airport (VDA) has 2 runways.
- Ovda Airport started out as an airbase for the Israeli Air Force, constructed by the United States as a replacement for Etzion Air Force Base.
- The closest airport to Ovda Airport (VDA) is Yotvata Airfield (YOT), which is located only 8 miles (13 kilometers) ESE of VDA.
- Ovda Airport handled 136,791 passengers last year.
- Today, the airport sees regular scheduled domestic services operated by Israir, Arkia Israel Airlines, and El Al Israel Airlines as well as regular charter services from across Europe.
- On January 1, 2009, the airport was closed to landing traffic during nighttime until further notice by the Ministry of Transport, due to the deteriorating condition of its runway.
- The furthest airport from Ovda Airport (VDA) is Rurutu Airport (RUR), which is located 11,788 miles (18,970 kilometers) away in Rurutu, French Polynesia.
Facts about Goulburn Airport (GUL):
- The closest airport to Goulburn Airport (GUL) is Canberra Airport (CBR), which is located 46 miles (74 kilometers) SW of GUL.
- Adrenaline Skydive started by Bill Tuddenham, first operated in the Newcastle / Hunter area, it was a successful tandem and student operation that attracted thousands of adventurous people from the area.
- The furthest airport from Goulburn Airport (GUL) is Horta International Airport (HOR), which is nearly antipodal to Goulburn Airport (meaning Goulburn Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Horta International Airport), and is located 12,166 miles (19,579 kilometers) away in Horta, Azores, Portugal.
- Goulburn Airport (GUL) has 2 runways.
- 29 January 2012 - A Pilot and his passenger escaped serious injury when their vintage De Havilland Chipmunk aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from Goulburn Airport.
- Goulburn Airport is a general aviation airport located 7 km south of Goulburn, New South Wales.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 8.34 miles (13.42 km) ESE | Yotvata Airfield (YOT) | Yotvata, Israel |     |
| 2 | 23.24 miles (37.40 km) SSE | King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) | Aqaba, Jordan | |
| 3 | 26.13 miles (42.05 km) SSW | Taba International Airport (TCP) | Taba, Egypt | |
| 4 | 26.43 miles (42.53 km) S | Eilat Airport (ETH) | Eilat, Israel | |
| 5 | 49.70 miles (79.98 km) NNE | Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) | Ein Yahav, Israel | |
| 6 | 49.79 miles (80.13 km) N | Mitzpe Ramon Airport (MIP) | Mitzpe Ramon, Israel | |
| 7 | 93.90 miles (151.12 km) N | Be'er Sheva Airport (BEV) | Beersheba, Israel | |
| 8 | 98.40 miles (158.37 km) NNW | Yasser Arafat International Airport (CLOSED) (GZA) | Gaza, Palestine | |
| 9 | 99.60 miles (160.29 km) NNE | Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ) | Masada, Israel | |
| 10 | 101.43 miles (163.23 km) SSW | St. Catherine International Airport (SKV) | St. Catherine, Egypt | |
| 11 | 102.06 miles (164.25 km) NW | El Arish International Airport (AAC) | El Arish, Egypt | |
| 12 | 105.72 miles (170.14 km) NNW | Gaza Airstrip/Gush Katif Airport (GHK) | Gush Katif, Israel | |
| 13 | 134.02 miles (215.69 km) N | Atarot Airport (JRS) | Jerusalem, Israel | |
| 14 | 138.20 miles (222.41 km) NNE | Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) | Amman, Jordan | |
| 15 | 139.52 miles (224.54 km) SSW | Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt (SSH) | Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,787.65 miles (18,970.34 km) SE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,684.87 miles (18,804.92 km) SW | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,649.77 miles (18,748.44 km) SW | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,601.65 miles (18,671.01 km) SSW | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,576.97 miles (18,631.29 km) SSW | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,566.36 miles (18,614.20 km) S | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,534.42 miles (18,562.81 km) SSE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,526.95 miles (18,550.78 km) SSE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,509.95 miles (18,523.42 km) S | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,486.34 miles (18,485.42 km) SW | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,476.63 miles (18,469.79 km) S | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,465.42 miles (18,451.77 km) ESE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 13 | 11,462.96 miles (18,447.81 km) S | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,446.66 miles (18,421.56 km) SSE | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,440.40 miles (18,411.49 km) S | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 45.77 miles (73.66 km) SW | Canberra Airport (CBR) | Canberra, Australia | |
| 2 | 63.04 miles (101.45 km) ENE | Illawarra Regional Airport (WOL) | Shellharbour, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 3 | 76.26 miles (122.73 km) NE | Camden Aerodrome (CDU) | Camden, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 4 | 79.45 miles (127.86 km) SSE | Moruya Airport (MYA) | Moruya, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 5 | 94.42 miles (151.96 km) NE | Bankstown Airport (BWU) | Bankstown (near Sydney), New South Wales, Australia | |
| 6 | 96.23 miles (154.87 km) N | Bathurst Airport (BHS) | Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 7 | 96.38 miles (155.11 km) W | Cootamundra Airport (CMD) | Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 8 | 102.06 miles (164.25 km) NE | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | Mascot (near Sydney), Australia | |
| 9 | 129.93 miles (209.10 km) WSW | Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) | Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 10 | 140.39 miles (225.93 km) SW | Corryong Airport (CYG) | Corryong, Victoria, Australia | |
| 11 | 142.44 miles (229.24 km) NW | Forbes Airport (FRB) | Forbes, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 12 | 145.94 miles (234.86 km) S | Merimbula Airport (MIM) | Merimbula, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 13 | 154.83 miles (249.18 km) N | Mudgee Airport (DGE) | Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 14 | 155.99 miles (251.05 km) WNW | West Wyalong Airport (WWY) | West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 15 | 163.12 miles (262.52 km) NE | Belmont Airport (BEO) | Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,165.65 miles (19,578.66 km) NNW | Horta International Airport (HOR) | Horta, Azores, Portugal | |
| 2 | 12,158.19 miles (19,566.67 km) NNW | Pico Airport (PIX) | Pico Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 3 | 12,115.32 miles (19,497.66 km) NNW | Graciosa Airport (GRW) | Graciosa Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 4 | 12,113.81 miles (19,495.24 km) WNW | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |
| 5 | 12,111.68 miles (19,491.82 km) N | Flores Airport (FLW) | Flores Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 6 | 12,111.20 miles (19,491.04 km) NNW | Lajes Air Base (TER) | Lajes, Azores, Portugal | |
| 7 | 12,110.58 miles (19,490.03 km) NW | João Paulo II Airport (PDL) | Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal | |
| 8 | 12,097.28 miles (19,468.64 km) N | Corvo Airport (CVU) | Corvo Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 9 | 11,648.11 miles (18,745.77 km) W | Madeira Airport (FNC) | Funchal, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 10 | 11,629.94 miles (18,716.53 km) W | Porto Santo Airport (PXO) | Porto Santo, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 11 | 11,586.87 miles (18,647.22 km) WNW | La Palma Airport (SPC) | La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 12 | 11,536.57 miles (18,566.26 km) WNW | La Gomera Airport (GMZ) | Alajeró / San Sebastián, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 13 | 11,509.11 miles (18,522.08 km) WNW | Tenerife North Airport (TFN) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 14 | 11,504.67 miles (18,514.93 km) WNW | Tenerife-South Airport (TFS) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 15 | 11,439.64 miles (18,410.26 km) WNW | Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) | Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain | |