Nonstop flight route between Gandajika, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Cape Newenham, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(6°43'58"S by 23°56'59"E)
Arrival Airport:
(58°38'47"N by 162°3'46"W)
Distance from GDJ to EHM:
8,835.65 miles (14,219.57 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Gandajika Airport (GDJ), Gandajika, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (EHM), Cape Newenham, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,836 miles (or 14,220 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 Gandajika Airport and Cape Newenham LRRS 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 Gandajika Airport and Cape Newenham LRRS Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GDJ / FZWC |
| Airport Name: | Gandajika Airport |
| Location: | Gandajika, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| GPS Coordinates: | 6°43'58"S by 23°56'59"E |
| Area Served: | Gandajika, DR Congo |
| Elevation: | 2618 feet (798 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from GDJ |
| More Information: | GDJ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | EHM / PAEH |
| Airport Name: | Cape Newenham LRRS Airport |
| Location: | Cape Newenham, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 58°38'47"N by 162°3'46"W |
| Operator/Owner: | U.S. Air Force |
| Airport Type: | Military |
| Elevation: | 541 feet (165 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from EHM |
| More Information: | EHM Maps & Info |
Facts about Gandajika Airport (GDJ):
- The furthest airport from Gandajika Airport (GDJ) is Cassidy International Airport (CXI), which is nearly antipodal to Gandajika Airport (meaning Gandajika Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Cassidy International Airport), and is located 12,097 miles (19,468 kilometers) away in Christmas Island, Kiribati.
- The closest airport to Gandajika Airport (GDJ) is Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM), which is located 50 miles (80 kilometers) NNW of GDJ.
Facts about Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (EHM):
- Because of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport's relatively low elevation of 541 feet, planes can take off or land at Cape Newenham LRRS 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 airstrip was constructed in 1951 during the construction of the Cape Newenham Air Force Station.
- The furthest airport from Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (EHM) is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which is located 10,732 miles (17,271 kilometers) away in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Cape Newenham LRRS Airport has one runway designated 14/32 with a gravel surface measuring 3,950 by 150 feet.
- The closest airport to Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (EHM) is Platinum Airport (PTU), which is located 27 miles (43 kilometers) NNE of EHM.
- Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (EHM) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 49.72 miles (80.02 km) NNW | Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) | Mbuji Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo |     |
| 2 | 116.85 miles (188.05 km) WNW | Kananga Airport (KGA) | Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 3 | 128.54 miles (206.86 km) NNW | Lusambo Airport (LBO) | Lusambo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | 159.23 miles (256.25 km) SE | Kamina Air Base (KMN) | Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 5 | 190.23 miles (306.14 km) WSW | Nzagi Airport (NZA) | Nzagi (Andrada), Angola | |
| 6 | 219.62 miles (353.44 km) WSW | Dundo Airport (DUE) | Dundo, Angola | |
| 7 | 228.42 miles (367.61 km) ENE | Kongolo Airport (KOO) | Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 8 | 233.09 miles (375.12 km) N | Lodja Airport (LJA) | Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 9 | 249.96 miles (402.27 km) WSW | Lucapa Airport (LBZ) | Lukapa, Angola | |
| 10 | 293.87 miles (472.93 km) NW | Basongo Airport (BAN) | Basongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 11 | 296.21 miles (476.70 km) NNE | Kindu Airport (KND) | Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 12 | 298.20 miles (479.91 km) SSE | Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) | Kolwezi, Lualaba District, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 13 | 299.15 miles (481.43 km) SSW | Villa Teixeira de Sousa Airport (UAL) | Luau, Moxico, Angola | |
| 14 | 310.91 miles (500.35 km) SW | Catumbela Airport (CBT) | Catumbela, Angola | |
| 15 | 322.06 miles (518.30 km) WNW | Idiofa Airport (IDF) | Idiofa, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,096.82 miles (19,467.90 km) NNE | Cassidy International Airport (CXI) | Christmas Island, Kiribati | |
| 2 | 11,538.18 miles (18,568.85 km) N | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,536.95 miles (18,566.88 km) N | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,530.92 miles (18,557.17 km) N | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,519.68 miles (18,539.09 km) N | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,501.72 miles (18,510.18 km) N | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,465.17 miles (18,451.35 km) N | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,463.99 miles (18,449.46 km) N | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,457.72 miles (18,439.36 km) N | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,452.71 miles (18,431.31 km) N | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,438.04 miles (18,407.69 km) N | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,434.55 miles (18,402.09 km) N | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,421.29 miles (18,380.74 km) N | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,421.29 miles (18,380.74 km) N | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,420.81 miles (18,379.96 km) N | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 26.68 miles (42.93 km) NNE | Platinum Airport (PTU) | Platinum, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 36.88 miles (59.34 km) NNE | Goodnews Airport (GNU) | Goodnews, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 65.85 miles (105.97 km) ENE | Togiak Airport (TOG) | Togiak Village, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 70.39 miles (113.28 km) ENE | Twin Hills Airport (TWA) | Twin Hills, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 76.98 miles (123.89 km) N | Quinhagak Airport (KWN) | Quinhagak, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 95.29 miles (153.36 km) NNW | Kongiganak Airport (KKH) | Kongiganak, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 108.29 miles (174.27 km) N | Eek Airport (EEK) | Eek, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 110.37 miles (177.62 km) ENE | Manokotak Airport (KMO) | Manokotak, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 112.79 miles (181.52 km) NW | Kipnuk Airport (KPN) | Kipnuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 118.60 miles (190.87 km) N | Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL) | Tuntutuliak, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 127.33 miles (204.91 km) E | Clarks Point Airport (CLP) | Clarks Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 129.96 miles (209.15 km) NW | Chefornak Airport (CYF) | Chefornak, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 130.08 miles (209.34 km) ENE | Dillingham Airport (DLG) | Dillingham, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 130.33 miles (209.75 km) ENE | Aleknagik Airport (WKK) | Aleknagik, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 141.25 miles (227.32 km) N | Napakiak Airport (WNA) | Napakiak, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,731.51 miles (17,270.66 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,722.09 miles (17,255.49 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,696.55 miles (17,214.39 km) SSW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,654.53 miles (17,146.76 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,608.82 miles (17,073.20 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,497.98 miles (16,894.82 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,435.24 miles (16,793.85 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,430.14 miles (16,785.64 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,407.46 miles (16,749.15 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,407.46 miles (16,749.15 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,395.53 miles (16,729.95 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,389.38 miles (16,720.04 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,386.15 miles (16,714.85 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,380.43 miles (16,705.63 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,369.29 miles (16,687.71 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |