Nonstop flight route between Kokhanok, Alaska, United States and Kirundo, Burundi:
Departure Airport:
(59°25'59"N by 154°48'9"W)
Arrival Airport:
(2°32'49"S by 30°5'39"E)
Distance from KNK to KRE:
8,497.61 miles (13,675.54 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Kokhanok Airport (KNK), Kokhanok, Alaska, United States and Kirundo Airport (KRE), Kirundo, Burundi would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,498 miles (or 13,676 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 Kokhanok Airport and Kirundo 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 Kokhanok Airport and Kirundo Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KNK / PFKK |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Kokhanok, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°25'59"N by 154°48'9"W |
| Area Served: | Kokhanok, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 115 feet (35 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KNK |
| More Information: | KNK Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KRE / HBBO |
| Airport Name: | Kirundo Airport |
| Location: | Kirundo, Burundi |
| GPS Coordinates: | 2°32'49"S by 30°5'39"E |
| Area Served: | Kirundo, Burundi |
| View all routes: | Routes from KRE |
| More Information: | KRE Maps & Info |
Facts about Kokhanok Airport (KNK):
- The closest airport to Kokhanok Airport (KNK) is Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX), which is located only 17 miles (27 kilometers) WSW of KNK.
- Because of Kokhanok Airport's relatively low elevation of 115 feet, planes can take off or land at Kokhanok 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.
- In addition to being known as "Kokhanok Airport", another name for KNK is "9K2".
- Kokhanok Airport (KNK) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Kokhanok Airport (KNK) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,678 miles (17,185 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Facts about Kirundo Airport (KRE):
- The furthest airport from Kirundo Airport (KRE) is Cassidy International Airport (CXI), which is located 11,921 miles (19,186 kilometers) away in Christmas Island, Kiribati.
- The closest airport to Kirundo Airport (KRE) is Butare Airport (BTQ), which is located 25 miles (40 kilometers) W of KRE.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 16.81 miles (27.05 km) WSW | Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) | Big Mountain, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 22.49 miles (36.19 km) N | Iliamna Airport (ILI) | Iliamna, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 33.15 miles (53.35 km) SSW | Kulik Lake Airport (LKK) | Kulik Lake, Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 34.42 miles (55.40 km) NE | Pedro Bay Airport (PDB) | Pedro Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 37.83 miles (60.88 km) N | Nondalton Airport (NNL) | Nondalton, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 39.41 miles (63.42 km) W | Igiugig Airport (IGG) | Igiugig, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 55.88 miles (89.93 km) NNE | Port Alsworth Airport (PTA) | Port Alsworth, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 75.57 miles (121.61 km) WSW | Levelock Airport (KLL) | Levelock, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 83.87 miles (134.98 km) SW | King Salmon Airport (AKN) | King Salmon, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 88.31 miles (142.12 km) WNW | Koliganek Airport (KGK) | Koliganek, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 90.30 miles (145.32 km) W | New Stuyahok Airport (KNW) | New Stuyahok, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 92.39 miles (148.69 km) WSW | Naknek Airport (NNK) | Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 93.02 miles (149.71 km) WSW | South Naknek Airport (WSN) | South Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 94.06 miles (151.38 km) W | Ekwok Airport (KEK) | Ekwok, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 101.36 miles (163.13 km) E | Nanwalek Airport (formerly English Bay Airport) (KEB) | Nanwalek (English Bay), Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,678.39 miles (17,185.16 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,675.31 miles (17,180.21 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,651.87 miles (17,142.48 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,647.08 miles (17,134.78 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,608.89 miles (17,073.32 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,503.27 miles (16,903.33 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,448.04 miles (16,814.45 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,389.19 miles (16,719.74 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,387.59 miles (16,717.17 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,387.16 miles (16,716.47 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,380.92 miles (16,706.43 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,364.30 miles (16,679.69 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,363.05 miles (16,677.67 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,358.05 miles (16,669.62 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,346.36 miles (16,650.81 km) SSE | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 24.67 miles (39.70 km) W | Butare Airport (BTQ) | Butare, Rwanda | |
| 2 | 40.22 miles (64.73 km) N | Kigali International Airport (KGL) | Kigali, Rwanda | |
| 3 | 62.41 miles (100.44 km) SSW | Gitega Airport (GID) | Gitega, Burundi | |
| 4 | 75.79 miles (121.97 km) SW | Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) | Bujumbura, Burundi | |
| 5 | 83.19 miles (133.88 km) NW | Gisenyi Airport (GYI) | Gisenyi, Rwanda | |
| 6 | 84.66 miles (136.24 km) NW | Goma Airport (GOM) | Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 7 | 90.26 miles (145.26 km) W | Kuvumu Airport (BKY) | Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 8 | 142.01 miles (228.55 km) NNE | Mbarara Airport (MBQ) | Mbarara, Uganda | |
| 9 | 145.83 miles (234.70 km) NE | Bukoba Airport (BKZ) | Bukoba, Tanzania | |
| 10 | 164.15 miles (264.17 km) S | Kigoma Airport (TKQ) | Kigoma, Tanzania | |
| 11 | 189.12 miles (304.37 km) N | Kasese Airport (KSE) | Kasese, Uganda | |
| 12 | 196.05 miles (315.51 km) E | Mwanza Airport (MWZ) | Mwanza, Tanzania | |
| 13 | 219.94 miles (353.96 km) N | Beni Airport (BNC) | Beni, Nord-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 14 | 237.21 miles (381.75 km) SSW | Kalemie Airport (FMI) | Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 15 | 241.65 miles (388.89 km) NE | Entebbe International Airport (EBB) | Entebbe, Uganda | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,921.42 miles (19,185.62 km) E | Cassidy International Airport (CXI) | Christmas Island, Kiribati | |
| 2 | 11,302.74 miles (18,189.96 km) SW | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,262.01 miles (18,124.41 km) SE | Manihiki Island Airport (MHX) | Manihiki Island, Cook Islands | |
| 4 | 11,237.61 miles (18,085.14 km) SSW | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,234.26 miles (18,079.74 km) SSW | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,230.61 miles (18,073.87 km) S | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,200.51 miles (18,025.43 km) NNE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,187.02 miles (18,003.72 km) S | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,179.26 miles (17,991.24 km) NNE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,178.74 miles (17,990.39 km) NNE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,169.72 miles (17,975.88 km) NNE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,162.29 miles (17,963.93 km) S | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,148.46 miles (17,941.66 km) NNE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,119.21 miles (17,894.59 km) SSW | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,118.62 miles (17,893.64 km) S | Bora Bora Airport (BOB) | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | |