Nonstop flight route between Memphis, Tennessee, United States and Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria:
Departure Airport:
(35°2'32"N by 89°58'36"W)
Arrival Airport:
(4°52'32"N by 8°5'56"E)
Distance from MEM to QUO:
6,479.05 miles (10,426.99 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Memphis International Airport (MEM), Memphis, Tennessee, United States and Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO), Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,479 miles (or 10,427 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 Memphis International Airport and Akwa Ibom International 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 Memphis International Airport and Akwa Ibom International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MEM / KMEM |
| Airport Name: | Memphis International Airport |
| Location: | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 35°2'32"N by 89°58'36"W |
| Area Served: | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 341 feet (104 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 4 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MEM |
| More Information: | MEM Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | QUO / DNAI |
| Airport Name: | Akwa Ibom International Airport |
| Location: | Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria |
| GPS Coordinates: | 4°52'32"N by 8°5'56"E |
| Area Served: | Oron, Nigeria |
| Operator/Owner: | Akwa Ibom State |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from QUO |
| More Information: | QUO Maps & Info |
Facts about Memphis International Airport (MEM):
- The furthest airport from Memphis International Airport (MEM) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,010 miles (17,719 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Because of Memphis International Airport's relatively low elevation of 341 feet, planes can take off or land at Memphis International 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.
- Since 2009 the airport has been a small hub for small regional airline SeaPort Airlines, which has single-engine flights to communities in Arkansas through the Essential Air Service program.
- Memphis International Airport (MEM) has 4 runways.
- The closest airport to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is Olive Branch Airport (OLV), which is located only 12 miles (19 kilometers) ESE of MEM.
- Memphis International Airport handled 7,874,888 passengers last year.
- Memphis is ranked the 41st busiest US airport by enplanements with 4,598,186 passengers using the airport in 2013, a 32% decrease from the previous year.
- In 2008 the airport began expanding its control tower and parking garages.
- Currently, only domestic flights are available for passengers.
Facts about Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO):
- The furthest airport from Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO) is Canton Island Airport (CIS), which is nearly antipodal to Akwa Ibom International Airport (meaning Akwa Ibom International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Canton Island Airport), and is located 12,291 miles (19,780 kilometers) away in Canton Island, Kiribati.
- Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO) is Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ), which is located only 18 miles (30 kilometers) ENE of QUO.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11.60 miles (18.67 km) ESE | Olive Branch Airport (OLV) | Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States |     |
| 2 | 15.91 miles (25.61 km) WNW | West Memphis Municipal Airport (AWM) | West Memphis, Arkansas, United States | |
| 3 | 22.52 miles (36.25 km) NNE | Millington Regional Jetport (NQA) | Millington, Tennessee, United States | |
| 4 | 32.45 miles (52.22 km) SW | Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM) | Tunica, Mississippi, United States | |
| 5 | 45.72 miles (73.58 km) W | Forrest City Municipal Airport (FCY) | Forrest City, Arkansas, United States | |
| 6 | 51.09 miles (82.22 km) SW | Thompson-Robbins AirportThompson-Robbins Army Airfield (HEE) | Helena / West Helena, Arkansas, United States | |
| 7 | 51.88 miles (83.50 km) SSE | University-Oxford Airport (UOX) | Oxford, Mississippi, United States | |
| 8 | 59.67 miles (96.02 km) SSW | Fletcher Field (CKM) | Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States | |
| 9 | 59.71 miles (96.09 km) N | Manila Municipal Airport (MXA) | Manila, Arkansas, United States | |
| 10 | 62.59 miles (100.73 km) N | Blytheville Municipal Airport (HKA) | Blytheville, Arkansas, United States | |
| 11 | 63.73 miles (102.56 km) N | Arkansas International Airport (BYH) | Blytheville, Arkansas, United States | |
| 12 | 66.29 miles (106.68 km) NW | Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) | Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States | |
| 13 | 71.14 miles (114.48 km) ENE | McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) | Jackson, Tennessee, United States | |
| 14 | 76.66 miles (123.37 km) NNW | Kirk Field (PGR) | Paragould, Arkansas, United States | |
| 15 | 78.23 miles (125.90 km) E | Roscoe Turner Airport (CRX) | Corinth, Mississippi, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,010.34 miles (17,719.38 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,990.32 miles (17,687.16 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,970.51 miles (17,655.28 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,956.28 miles (17,632.39 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,955.67 miles (17,631.40 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,948.82 miles (17,620.37 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,938.60 miles (17,603.92 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,930.92 miles (17,591.56 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,930.74 miles (17,591.28 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,924.14 miles (17,580.66 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,903.40 miles (17,547.28 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,876.81 miles (17,504.48 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,869.19 miles (17,492.22 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,867.85 miles (17,490.06 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,863.26 miles (17,482.69 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 18.42 miles (29.64 km) ENE | Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) | Calabar, Nigeria | |
| 2 | 72.30 miles (116.35 km) WNW | Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW) | Owerri, Nigeria | |
| 3 | 79.71 miles (128.28 km) W | Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa (PHC) | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | |
| 4 | 88.10 miles (141.79 km) SSE | Malabo International Airport (SSG) | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | |
| 5 | 96.34 miles (155.05 km) SE | Limbe Airport (VCC) | Limbe, Cameroon | |
| 6 | 100.86 miles (162.32 km) NE | Mamfe Airport (MMF) | Mamfe, Cameroon | |
| 7 | 116.44 miles (187.39 km) NNW | Akanu Ibiam International Airport ( AIIA ) (ENU) | Enugu, Nigeria | |
| 8 | 126.79 miles (204.04 km) ESE | Douala International Airport (DLA) | Douala, Cameroon | |
| 9 | 134.97 miles (217.21 km) NW | Asaba International Airport (ABB) | Asaba, Delta, Niger | |
| 10 | 141.14 miles (227.13 km) ENE | Dschang Airport (DSC) | Dschang, Cameroon | |
| 11 | 150.59 miles (242.36 km) ENE | Bali Airport (BAJ) | Bali, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea | |
| 12 | 150.59 miles (242.36 km) ENE | Bali Airport (BLC) | Bali, Cameroon | |
| 13 | 160.72 miles (258.66 km) ENE | Bamenda Airport (BPC) | Bamenda, Cameroon | |
| 14 | 161.78 miles (260.35 km) ENE | Bafoussam Airport (BFX) | Bafoussam, Cameroon | |
| 15 | 189.44 miles (304.87 km) SE | Kribi Airport (KBI) | Kribi, Cameroon | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,290.62 miles (19,779.78 km) S | Canton Island Airport (CIS) | Canton Island, Kiribati | |
| 2 | 11,838.53 miles (19,052.22 km) S | Asau Airport (AAU) | Asau, Samoa | |
| 3 | 11,823.71 miles (19,028.36 km) S | Maota (Salelologa) Airport (MXS) | Maota, Samoa | |
| 4 | 11,818.10 miles (19,019.34 km) S | Faleolo International Airport (APW) | Apia, Upolu Island, Samoa | |
| 5 | 11,816.76 miles (19,017.19 km) S | Fagali'i Airport (FGI) | Apia, Samoa | |
| 6 | 11,787.18 miles (18,969.58 km) SSE | Wallis Island (WLS) | Wallis and Futuna Islands | |
| 7 | 11,781.96 miles (18,961.17 km) S | Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) | Pago Pago, American Samoa | |
| 8 | 11,776.02 miles (18,951.62 km) ESE | Funafuti International Airport (FUN) | Funafuti, Tuvalu | |
| 9 | 11,775.95 miles (18,951.51 km) SSW | Ofu Airport (OFU) | Ofu, American Samoa | |
| 10 | 11,770.39 miles (18,942.56 km) SSW | Tau Airport (TAV) | Tau, American Samoa | |
| 11 | 11,769.79 miles (18,941.59 km) SSW | Fitiuta Airport (FTI) | Fiti‘uta, American Samoa, United States | |
| 12 | 11,661.57 miles (18,767.43 km) SSE | Aéroport de Futuna - Pointe-Vele Pointe Vele Airport (FUT) | Futuna Island, Wallis and Futuna Islands | |
| 13 | 11,655.65 miles (18,757.91 km) SSE | Mata'aho Airport (NFO) | Niuafo'ou, Tonga | |
| 14 | 11,642.50 miles (18,736.73 km) E | Arorae Island Airport (AIS) | Arorae Island, Kiribati | |
| 15 | 11,599.24 miles (18,667.12 km) WSW | Manihiki Island Airport (MHX) | Manihiki Island, Cook Islands | |