Nonstop flight route between King Salmon, Alaska, United States and Rainbow Lake, Alberta, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(58°40'35"N by 156°38'54"W)
Arrival Airport:
(58°29'29"N by 119°24'28"W)
Distance from AKN to YOP:
1,323.96 miles (2,130.69 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between King Salmon Airport (AKN), King Salmon, Alaska, United States and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP), Rainbow Lake, Alberta, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,324 miles (or 2,131 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 King Salmon Airport and Rainbow Lake Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | AKN / PAKN |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | King Salmon, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 58°40'35"N by 156°38'54"W |
| Area Served: | King Salmon, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 73 feet (22 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from AKN |
| More Information: | AKN Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YOP / CYOP |
| Airport Name: | Rainbow Lake Airport |
| Location: | Rainbow Lake, Alberta, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 58°29'29"N by 119°24'28"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Town of Rainbow Lake |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1756 feet (535 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YOP |
| More Information: | YOP Maps & Info |
Facts about King Salmon Airport (AKN):
- On June 30, 1985, Douglas C-47B N168Z of Northern Peninsula Fisheries was substantially damaged at King Salmon when both engines failed on approach while the aircraft was on an executive flight from Homer Airport, Alaska.
- The furthest airport from King Salmon Airport (AKN) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,732 miles (17,271 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- King Salmon Airport (AKN) has 3 runways.
- King Salmon Airport is a state owned, public use airport located just southeast of King Salmon, in the Bristol Bay Borough of the U.S.
- In addition to being known as "King Salmon Airport", other names for AKN include "(former Naknek Air Force Base)" and "(former Naknek Army Airfield)".
- The closest airport to King Salmon Airport (AKN) is South Naknek Airport (WSN), which is located only 13 miles (21 kilometers) W of AKN.
- Because of King Salmon Airport's relatively low elevation of 73 feet, planes can take off or land at King Salmon 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.
Facts about Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP):
- Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) is High Level Airport (YOJ), which is located 81 miles (131 kilometers) E of YOP.
- The furthest airport from Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) is Port Alfred Airport (AFD), which is located 10,120 miles (16,286 kilometers) away in Port Alfred, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12.83 miles (20.65 km) W | South Naknek Airport (WSN) | South Naknek, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 13.89 miles (22.35 km) WNW | Naknek Airport (NNK) | Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 32.09 miles (51.65 km) NNW | Levelock Airport (KLL) | Levelock, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 41.22 miles (66.34 km) WNW | Portage Creek Airport (PCA) | Portage Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 42.91 miles (69.06 km) SW | Egegik Airport (EGX) | Egegik, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 52.05 miles (83.77 km) NNE | Igiugig Airport (IGG) | Igiugig, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 55.27 miles (88.95 km) NNW | Ekwok Airport (KEK) | Ekwok, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 58.55 miles (94.23 km) ENE | Kulik Lake Airport (LKK) | Kulik Lake, Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 59.43 miles (95.64 km) NNW | New Stuyahok Airport (KNW) | New Stuyahok, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 68.27 miles (109.88 km) W | Clarks Point Airport (CLP) | Clarks Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 68.42 miles (110.11 km) NE | Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) | Big Mountain, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 71.06 miles (114.36 km) WNW | Dillingham Airport (DLG) | Dillingham, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 75.72 miles (121.85 km) NNW | Koliganek Airport (KGK) | Koliganek, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 81.67 miles (131.43 km) WNW | Aleknagik Airport (WKK) | Aleknagik, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 82.89 miles (133.39 km) SSW | Pilot Point Airport (PIP) | Pilot Point, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,731.70 miles (17,270.95 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,727.60 miles (17,264.35 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,715.72 miles (17,245.23 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,693.38 miles (17,209.28 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,653.06 miles (17,144.40 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,545.77 miles (16,971.73 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,486.87 miles (16,876.94 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,433.18 miles (16,790.53 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,432.10 miles (16,788.79 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,431.83 miles (16,788.35 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,424.52 miles (16,776.59 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,411.70 miles (16,755.96 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,408.45 miles (16,750.74 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,403.37 miles (16,742.56 km) SSW | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,395.52 miles (16,729.92 km) SSW | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 81.34 miles (130.91 km) E | High Level Airport (YOJ) | High Level, Alberta, Canada | |
| 2 | 117.04 miles (188.35 km) WNW | Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) | Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 3 | 163.39 miles (262.95 km) SSW | Fort St. John Airport (YXJ) | Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 4 | 170.44 miles (274.29 km) SSE | Fairview Airport (ZFW) | Fairview, Alberta, Canada | |
| 5 | 172.62 miles (277.81 km) SSE | Peace River Airport (YPE) | Peace River, Alberta, Canada | |
| 6 | 186.97 miles (300.90 km) NW | Fort Liard Airport (YJF) | Fort Liard, Northwest Territories, Canada | |
| 7 | 192.16 miles (309.25 km) S | Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) | Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 8 | 194.90 miles (313.66 km) SSW | Hudson's Hope Airport (YNH) | Hudson's Hope, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 9 | 205.67 miles (331.00 km) NE | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) | Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada | |
| 10 | 210.87 miles (339.36 km) SSW | Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) | Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 11 | 210.89 miles (339.39 km) SSE | Donnelly Airport (YOE) | Donnelly, Alberta, Canada | |
| 12 | 229.65 miles (369.58 km) S | Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) | Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada | |
| 13 | 234.44 miles (377.30 km) NNW | Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) | Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada | |
| 14 | 271.74 miles (437.32 km) NE | Fort Resolution Airport (YFR) | Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories, Canada | |
| 15 | 281.60 miles (453.19 km) SE | Slave Lake Airport (YZH) | Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,119.60 miles (16,285.88 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,117.11 miles (16,281.87 km) SE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,105.97 miles (16,263.94 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,058.21 miles (16,187.08 km) SE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,052.93 miles (16,178.59 km) SE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,031.23 miles (16,143.66 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,005.38 miles (16,102.06 km) ESE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,002.60 miles (16,097.59 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 9,985.29 miles (16,069.73 km) SE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 10 | 9,976.33 miles (16,055.30 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 9,974.09 miles (16,051.71 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 9,951.97 miles (16,016.11 km) SE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 9,935.29 miles (15,989.27 km) SE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 9,932.96 miles (15,985.51 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 15 | 9,931.90 miles (15,983.80 km) SE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |