Nonstop flight route between Fairfield, Iowa, United States and Platinum, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(41°3'20"N by 91°58'50"W)
Arrival Airport:
(59°0'41"N by 161°49'9"W)
Distance from FFL to PTU:
3,166.13 miles (5,095.38 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Fairfield Municipal Airport (FFL), Fairfield, Iowa, United States and Platinum Airport (PTU), Platinum, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,166 miles (or 5,095 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 Fairfield Municipal Airport and Platinum 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 Fairfield Municipal Airport and Platinum Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | FFL / KFFL |
| Airport Name: | Fairfield Municipal Airport |
| Location: | Fairfield, Iowa, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 41°3'20"N by 91°58'50"W |
| Area Served: | Fairfield, Iowa |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Fairfield |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 799 feet (244 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from FFL |
| More Information: | FFL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PTU / PAPM |
| Airport Name: | Platinum Airport |
| Location: | Platinum, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°0'41"N by 161°49'9"W |
| Area Served: | Platinum, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 18 feet (5 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PTU |
| More Information: | PTU Maps & Info |
Facts about Fairfield Municipal Airport (FFL):
- The furthest airport from Fairfield Municipal Airport (FFL) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,880 miles (17,510 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Fairfield Municipal Airport (FFL) is Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM), which is located 25 miles (40 kilometers) W of FFL.
- Fairfield Municipal Airport (FFL) has 2 runways.
- Because of Fairfield Municipal Airport's relatively low elevation of 799 feet, planes can take off or land at Fairfield Municipal 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 Platinum Airport (PTU):
- Platinum Airport (PTU) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Platinum Airport (PTU) is Goodnews Airport (GNU), which is located only 11 miles (18 kilometers) NE of PTU.
- Because of Platinum Airport's relatively low elevation of 18 feet, planes can take off or land at Platinum 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 Platinum Airport (PTU) is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which is located 10,706 miles (17,230 kilometers) away in Cape Town, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 24.59 miles (39.57 km) W | Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) | Ottumwa, Iowa, United States |     |
| 2 | 25.63 miles (41.24 km) ESE | Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MPZ) | Mount Pleasant, Iowa, United States | |
| 3 | 46.18 miles (74.32 km) NNE | Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) | Iowa City, Iowa, United States | |
| 4 | 48.34 miles (77.80 km) ENE | Muscatine Municipal Airport (MUT) | Muscatine, Iowa, United States | |
| 5 | 48.47 miles (78.00 km) ESE | Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) | Burlington, Iowa, United States | |
| 6 | 50.30 miles (80.95 km) SE | Keokuk Municipal Airport (EOK) | Keokuk, Iowa, United States | |
| 7 | 58.95 miles (94.87 km) NNE | The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States | |
| 8 | 68.85 miles (110.80 km) NW | Newton Municipal Airport (TNU) | Newton, Iowa, United States | |
| 9 | 72.80 miles (117.15 km) SSW | Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) | Kirksville, Missouri, United States | |
| 10 | 78.73 miles (126.71 km) ESE | Macomb Municipal Airport (MQB) | Macomb, Illinois, United States | |
| 11 | 81.20 miles (130.68 km) ENE | Quad City International Airport (MLI) | Moline, Illinois, United States | |
| 12 | 81.22 miles (130.71 km) E | Galesburg Municipal Airport (GBG) | Galesburg, Illinois, United States | |
| 13 | 81.77 miles (131.60 km) ENE | Davenport Municipal Airport (DVN) | Davenport, Iowa, United States | |
| 14 | 87.29 miles (140.48 km) SSE | Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) | Quincy, Illinois, United States | |
| 15 | 90.86 miles (146.22 km) NNE | Monticello Regional Airport (MXO) | Monticello, Iowa, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,880.15 miles (17,509.86 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,857.23 miles (17,472.97 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,836.69 miles (17,439.91 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,833.32 miles (17,434.49 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,794.72 miles (17,372.37 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,780.54 miles (17,349.56 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,770.76 miles (17,333.81 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,769.69 miles (17,332.10 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,756.82 miles (17,311.38 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,741.54 miles (17,286.79 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,714.02 miles (17,242.50 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,688.99 miles (17,202.22 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,665.97 miles (17,165.17 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,661.29 miles (17,157.64 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,640.53 miles (17,124.23 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11.30 miles (18.18 km) NE | Goodnews Airport (GNU) | Goodnews, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 26.68 miles (42.93 km) SSW | Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (EHM) | Cape Newenham, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 50.66 miles (81.52 km) E | Togiak Airport (TOG) | Togiak Village, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 51.39 miles (82.70 km) N | Quinhagak Airport (KWN) | Quinhagak, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 55.06 miles (88.61 km) E | Twin Hills Airport (TWA) | Twin Hills, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 75.43 miles (121.40 km) NNW | Kongiganak Airport (KKH) | Kongiganak, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 83.43 miles (134.28 km) N | Eek Airport (EEK) | Eek, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 96.13 miles (154.71 km) NNW | Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL) | Tuntutuliak, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 98.60 miles (158.68 km) E | Manokotak Airport (KMO) | Manokotak, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 100.38 miles (161.54 km) NW | Kipnuk Airport (KPN) | Kipnuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 114.97 miles (185.03 km) E | Aleknagik Airport (WKK) | Aleknagik, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 116.13 miles (186.89 km) N | Napakiak Airport (WNA) | Napakiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 116.71 miles (187.82 km) NW | Chefornak Airport (CYF) | Chefornak, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 116.87 miles (188.09 km) N | Napaskiak Airport (PKA) | Napaskiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 117.84 miles (189.65 km) E | Dillingham Airport (DLG) | Dillingham, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,706.46 miles (17,230.34 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,698.43 miles (17,217.42 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,674.38 miles (17,178.71 km) SSW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,632.95 miles (17,112.03 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,587.67 miles (17,039.16 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,477.08 miles (16,861.19 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,410.02 miles (16,753.25 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,409.77 miles (16,752.86 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,382.45 miles (16,708.90 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,382.45 miles (16,708.90 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,373.75 miles (16,694.89 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,367.99 miles (16,685.61 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,365.05 miles (16,680.89 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,359.17 miles (16,671.42 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,347.62 miles (16,652.84 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |