Nonstop flight route between Jiwani, Pakistan and Big Mountain, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(25°4'4"N by 61°48'20"E)
Arrival Airport:
(59°21'39"N by 155°15'32"W)
Distance from JIW to BMX:
6,233.50 miles (10,031.82 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Jiwani (JIW), Jiwani, Pakistan and Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX), Big Mountain, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,233 miles (or 10,032 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 Jiwani and Big Mountain Air Force Station, 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 Jiwani and Big Mountain Air Force Station. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | JIW / OPJI |
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| Location: | Jiwani, Pakistan |
| GPS Coordinates: | 25°4'4"N by 61°48'20"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 186 feet (57 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from JIW |
| More Information: | JIW Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BMX / PABM |
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| Location: | Big Mountain, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°21'39"N by 155°15'32"W |
| Operator/Owner: | U.S. Air Force |
| Airport Type: | Military |
| Elevation: | 663 feet (202 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BMX |
| More Information: | BMX Maps & Info |
Facts about Jiwani (JIW):
- The furthest airport from Jiwani (JIW) is Mataveri International Airport (IPC), which is located 11,874 miles (19,109 kilometers) away in Easter Island, Chile.
- The closest airport to Jiwani (JIW) is Gwadar International Airport (GWD), which is located 35 miles (56 kilometers) ENE of JIW.
- Because of Jiwani's relatively low elevation of 186 feet, planes can take off or land at Jiwani 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.
- There is another story linked to Jiwani and that is that Queen Victoria planned to visit the area to watch the "sunset" and a hut was built for her, which is now known as the "Victoria Hut".
- In addition to being known as "Jiwani", another name for JIW is "Jiwani Airport".
- Jiwani (JIW) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX):
- The furthest airport from Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,683 miles (17,193 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- Because of Big Mountain Air Force Station's relatively low elevation of 663 feet, planes can take off or land at Big Mountain Air Force Station 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.
- Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) is Kokhanok Airport (KNK), which is located only 17 miles (27 kilometers) ENE of BMX.
- In addition to being known as "Big Mountain Air Force Station", another name for BMX is "37AK".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 34.70 miles (55.84 km) ENE | Gwadar International Airport (GWD) | Gwadar, Pakistan |     |
| 2 | 92.67 miles (149.13 km) WNW | Konarak International Airport (ZBR) | Chabahar, Iran | |
| 3 | 194.61 miles (313.19 km) NE | Panjgur Airport (PJG) | Panjgur, Pakistan | |
| 4 | 243.74 miles (392.26 km) WSW | Muscat International Airport (MCT) | Muscat, Oman | |
| 5 | 307.88 miles (495.48 km) NNE | Dalbandin Airport (DBA) | Dalbandin, Pakistan | |
| 6 | 309.52 miles (498.12 km) N | Zahedan Airport (ZAH) | Zahedan, Iran | |
| 7 | 335.54 miles (540.00 km) E | Jinnah International Airport (KHI) | Karachi, Pakistan | |
| 8 | 342.98 miles (551.97 km) W | Fujairah International Airport (FJR) | Fujairah, United Arab Emirates | |
| 9 | 345.82 miles (556.54 km) NW | Bam Airport (BXR) | Bam, Iran | |
| 10 | 349.23 miles (562.03 km) W | Dibba Airport (BYB) | Dibba, Oman | |
| 11 | 353.46 miles (568.83 km) ENE | Khuzdar Airport (KDD) | Khuzdar, Pakistan | |
| 12 | 354.95 miles (571.23 km) WNW | Khasab Airport (KHS) | Khasab, Oman | |
| 13 | 355.70 miles (572.45 km) SSW | RAFO Masirah (MSH) | Masirah Island, Oman | |
| 14 | 363.81 miles (585.49 km) W | Ajman International Airport (QAJ) | Ajman, United Arab Emirates | |
| 15 | 367.93 miles (592.12 km) WNW | Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND) | Bandar Abbas, Iran | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,873.74 miles (19,108.88 km) WSW | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 2 | 11,375.72 miles (18,307.40 km) E | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,142.54 miles (17,932.14 km) ESE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,108.38 miles (17,877.15 km) E | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,062.69 miles (17,803.63 km) ESE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 10,899.67 miles (17,541.27 km) ESE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 10,837.88 miles (17,441.84 km) ESE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 10,750.27 miles (17,300.85 km) ESE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 10,709.19 miles (17,234.73 km) SE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,695.03 miles (17,211.94 km) ESE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,602.10 miles (17,062.39 km) ESE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,558.70 miles (16,992.53 km) ESE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,499.17 miles (16,896.73 km) ESE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,486.21 miles (16,875.88 km) ESE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,477.30 miles (16,861.53 km) ESE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 16.81 miles (27.05 km) ENE | Kokhanok Airport (KNK) | Kokhanok, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 22.79 miles (36.68 km) W | Igiugig Airport (IGG) | Igiugig, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 26.65 miles (42.88 km) S | Kulik Lake Airport (LKK) | Kulik Lake, Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 29.75 miles (47.88 km) NNE | Iliamna Airport (ILI) | Iliamna, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 45.22 miles (72.77 km) NNE | Nondalton Airport (NNL) | Nondalton, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 49.67 miles (79.93 km) NE | Pedro Bay Airport (PDB) | Pedro Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 58.77 miles (94.58 km) WSW | Levelock Airport (KLL) | Levelock, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 66.81 miles (107.52 km) NNE | Port Alsworth Airport (PTA) | Port Alsworth, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 68.42 miles (110.11 km) SW | King Salmon Airport (AKN) | King Salmon, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 74.47 miles (119.85 km) WNW | Koliganek Airport (KGK) | Koliganek, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 74.60 miles (120.06 km) W | New Stuyahok Airport (KNW) | New Stuyahok, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 76.16 miles (122.57 km) SW | Naknek Airport (NNK) | Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 76.91 miles (123.77 km) SW | South Naknek Airport (WSN) | South Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 77.94 miles (125.43 km) W | Ekwok Airport (KEK) | Ekwok, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 92.42 miles (148.74 km) WSW | Portage Creek Airport (PCA) | Portage Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,683.01 miles (17,192.60 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,681.67 miles (17,190.43 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,660.12 miles (17,155.76 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,651.02 miles (17,141.12 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,612.34 miles (17,078.86 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,506.32 miles (16,908.24 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,450.26 miles (16,818.02 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,392.32 miles (16,724.78 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,391.02 miles (16,722.69 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,391.00 miles (16,722.65 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,384.21 miles (16,711.72 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,366.75 miles (16,683.62 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,366.57 miles (16,683.33 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,359.96 miles (16,672.69 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,354.99 miles (16,664.70 km) SSE | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |