Nonstop flight route between Galena, Alaska, United States and Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(64°44'9"N by 156°56'15"W)
Arrival Airport:
(48°4'15"N by 65°27'37"W)
Distance from GAL to YVB:
3,335.97 miles (5,368.72 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL), Galena, Alaska, United States and Bonaventure Airport (YVB), Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,336 miles (or 5,369 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 Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport and Bonaventure 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 Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport and Bonaventure Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GAL / PAGA |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Galena, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 64°44'9"N by 156°56'15"W |
| Area Served: | Galena, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 153 feet (47 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GAL |
| More Information: | GAL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YVB / CYVB |
| Airport Name: | Bonaventure Airport |
| Location: | Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 48°4'15"N by 65°27'37"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Government of Quebec |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 123 feet (37 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YVB |
| More Information: | YVB Maps & Info |
Facts about Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL):
- The furthest airport from Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,313 miles (16,598 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- As Galena Air Force Base, it was used by the USAF during the Cold War as an interceptor base for aircraft patrolling the western areas of Alaska.
- In addition to being known as "Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport", another name for GAL is "(former Galena Air Force Base)".
- The airport also sports a ski-jump takeoff ramp at one end and provisions for arresting gear at the other, a leftover from the Cold War years as Galena Air Force Base, as tactical aircraft required more landing and takeoff space than was available on the runway.
- As Galena Airport, it was used as a military transport base during World War II, facilitating the transit of Lend-Lease aircraft to the Soviet Union.
- Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) is Koyukuk Airport (KYU), which is located 25 miles (41 kilometers) WNW of GAL.
- Because of Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport's relatively low elevation of 153 feet, planes can take off or land at Edward G. Pitka Sr. 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 Bonaventure Airport (YVB):
- The furthest airport from Bonaventure Airport (YVB) is Albany Airport (ALH), which is located 11,514 miles (18,531 kilometers) away in Albany, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Bonaventure Airport (YVB) is Bathurst Airport (ZBF), which is located 33 miles (53 kilometers) SSW of YVB.
- Because of Bonaventure Airport's relatively low elevation of 123 feet, planes can take off or land at Bonaventure 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.
- Bonaventure Airport (YVB) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 25.24 miles (40.63 km) WNW | Koyukuk Airport (KYU) | Koyukuk, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 33.53 miles (53.95 km) W | Nulato Airport (NUL) | Nulato, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 43.28 miles (69.66 km) E | Ruby Airport (RBY) | Ruby, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 60.86 miles (97.94 km) WSW | Kaltag Airport (KAL) | Kaltag, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 68.58 miles (110.37 km) NNE | Huslia Airport (HSL) | Huslia, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 83.93 miles (135.07 km) SSE | Bear Creek 3 Airport (BCC) | Bear Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 118.39 miles (190.53 km) NE | Hughes Airport (HUS) | Hughes, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 123.53 miles (198.81 km) SSE | Takotna Airport (TCT) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 124.64 miles (200.60 km) W | Koyuk Alfred Adams Airport (KKA) | Koyuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 127.30 miles (204.87 km) NE | Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO) | Utopia Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 127.43 miles (205.08 km) WNW | Haycock Airport (HAY) | Haycock, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 129.61 miles (208.58 km) WSW | Unalakleet Airport (UNK) | Unalakleet, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 129.70 miles (208.73 km) W | Shaktoolik Airport (SKK) | Shaktoolik, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 129.70 miles (208.73 km) SSE | McGrath Airport (MCG) | McGrath, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 130.57 miles (210.14 km) SSE | Tatalina LRRS Airport (TLJ) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,313.41 miles (16,597.78 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,309.38 miles (16,591.29 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,302.73 miles (16,580.59 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,276.31 miles (16,538.08 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,237.19 miles (16,475.12 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,131.03 miles (16,304.27 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,076.40 miles (16,216.36 km) SE | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM) | Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica | |
| 8 | 10,075.25 miles (16,214.50 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,017.04 miles (16,120.83 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,016.20 miles (16,119.47 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,015.87 miles (16,118.95 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,008.98 miles (16,107.85 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,001.06 miles (16,095.11 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 14 | 9,991.80 miles (16,080.21 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 9,991.52 miles (16,079.76 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 33.12 miles (53.30 km) SSW | Bathurst Airport (ZBF) | Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada | |
| 2 | 40.58 miles (65.31 km) W | Charlo Airport (YCL) | Charlo, New Brunswick, Canada | |
| 3 | 66.25 miles (106.61 km) NE | Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport (YGP) | Gaspé, Quebec, Canada | |
| 4 | 73.60 miles (118.45 km) S | Miramichi Airport (YCH) | Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada | |
| 5 | 106.17 miles (170.86 km) WNW | Matane Airport (YME) | Matane, Quebec, Canada | |
| 6 | 127.41 miles (205.05 km) WSW | Saint-Léonard Aerodrome (YSL) | Saint-Léonard, New Brunswick, Canada | |
| 7 | 131.52 miles (211.66 km) WNW | Mont-Joli Airport (YYY) | Mont-Joli, Quebec, Canada | |
| 8 | 133.05 miles (214.12 km) NNE | Port-Menier Airport (YPN) | Port-Menier, Quebec, Canada | |
| 9 | 136.05 miles (218.95 km) SE | Summerside Airport (YSU) | Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada | |
| 10 | 137.06 miles (220.57 km) WSW | Loring International Airport (LIZ) | Limestone, Maine, United States | |
| 11 | 139.99 miles (225.29 km) SSE | Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) | Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada | |
| 12 | 142.41 miles (229.18 km) WNW | Rimouski Airport (YXK) | Rimouski, Quebec, Canada | |
| 13 | 143.36 miles (230.71 km) WSW | Northern Aroostook Regional Airport (WFK) | Frenchville, Maine, United States | |
| 14 | 145.24 miles (233.74 km) WNW | Baie-Comeau Airport (YBC) | Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada | |
| 15 | 145.38 miles (233.96 km) SW | Caribou Municipal Airport (CAR) | Caribou, Maine, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,514.35 miles (18,530.50 km) SSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,479.34 miles (18,474.16 km) S | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,459.31 miles (18,441.93 km) S | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,441.97 miles (18,414.02 km) S | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,430.79 miles (18,396.03 km) S | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,419.89 miles (18,378.49 km) S | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,373.65 miles (18,304.07 km) SSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,330.90 miles (18,235.27 km) S | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,325.62 miles (18,226.77 km) S | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,319.76 miles (18,217.35 km) S | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,212.75 miles (18,045.12 km) SSW | Kambalda Airport (KDB) | Kambalda, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,208.86 miles (18,038.87 km) S | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,188.20 miles (18,005.62 km) SSW | Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport (KGI) | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,164.18 miles (17,966.96 km) SSW | Windarling Airport (WRN) | Windarling, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,130.64 miles (17,912.98 km) S | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |