Nonstop flight route between El Arish, Egypt and Akiak, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(31°4'23"N by 33°50'8"E)
Arrival Airport:
(60°54'10"N by 161°13'50"W)
Distance from AAC to AKI:
6,025.13 miles (9,696.49 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between El Arish International Airport (AAC), El Arish, Egypt and Akiak Airport (AKI), Akiak, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,025 miles (or 9,696 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 El Arish International Airport and Akiak 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 El Arish International Airport and Akiak Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | AAC / HEAR |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | El Arish, Egypt |
| GPS Coordinates: | 31°4'23"N by 33°50'8"E |
| Area Served: | El Arish, Egypt, Gaza, Palestine |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 121 feet (37 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from AAC |
| More Information: | AAC Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | AKI / PFAK |
| Airport Name: | Akiak Airport |
| Location: | Akiak, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 60°54'10"N by 161°13'50"W |
| Area Served: | Akiak, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 30 feet (9 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from AKI |
| More Information: | AKI Maps & Info |
Facts about El Arish International Airport (AAC):
- Because of El Arish International Airport's relatively low elevation of 121 feet, planes can take off or land at El Arish 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.
- In 2011 the airport served 5,991 passengers.
- The closest airport to El Arish International Airport (AAC) is Yasser Arafat International Airport (CLOSED) (GZA), which is located 29 miles (46 kilometers) ENE of AAC.
- The furthest airport from El Arish International Airport (AAC) is Rurutu Airport (RUR), which is located 11,759 miles (18,925 kilometers) away in Rurutu, French Polynesia.
- El Arish International Airport (AAC) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "El Arish International Airport", another name for AAC is "مطار العريش الدولي".
- El Arish International Airport handled 15,166 passengers last year.
Facts about Akiak Airport (AKI):
- Akiak Airport (AKI) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Akiak Airport (AKI) is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which is located 10,576 miles (17,020 kilometers) away in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Because of Akiak Airport's relatively low elevation of 30 feet, planes can take off or land at Akiak 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 closest airport to Akiak Airport (AKI) is Kwethluk Airport (KWT), which is located only 11 miles (17 kilometers) SW of AKI.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 28.65 miles (46.10 km) ENE | Yasser Arafat International Airport (CLOSED) (GZA) | Gaza, Palestine |     |
| 2 | 33.89 miles (54.54 km) NE | Gaza Airstrip/Gush Katif Airport (GHK) | Gush Katif, Israel | |
| 3 | 54.47 miles (87.66 km) ENE | Be'er Sheva Airport (BEV) | Beersheba, Israel | |
| 4 | 64.51 miles (103.82 km) ESE | Mitzpe Ramon Airport (MIP) | Mitzpe Ramon, Israel | |
| 5 | 86.91 miles (139.86 km) ESE | Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) | Ein Yahav, Israel | |
| 6 | 89.35 miles (143.80 km) NE | Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) | Lod (near Tel Aviv), Israel | |
| 7 | 90.68 miles (145.93 km) NE | Sde Dov Airport (SDV) | Tel Aviv, Israel | |
| 8 | 93.44 miles (150.38 km) ENE | Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ) | Masada, Israel | |
| 9 | 98.16 miles (157.97 km) NE | Atarot Airport (JRS) | Jerusalem, Israel | |
| 10 | 102.06 miles (164.25 km) SE | Ovda Airport (VDA) | Ovda, Israel | |
| 11 | 109.26 miles (175.83 km) SE | Yotvata Airfield (YOT) | Yotvata, Israel | |
| 12 | 117.01 miles (188.32 km) SSE | Taba International Airport (TCP) | Taba, Egypt | |
| 13 | 123.16 miles (198.21 km) SE | King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) | Aqaba, Jordan | |
| 14 | 124.27 miles (200.00 km) SSE | Eilat Airport (ETH) | Eilat, Israel | |
| 15 | 134.91 miles (217.12 km) ENE | Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) | Amman, Jordan | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,759.21 miles (18,924.56 km) SSE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,583.23 miles (18,641.35 km) SW | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,551.12 miles (18,589.69 km) SW | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,500.99 miles (18,509.00 km) SSW | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,487.65 miles (18,487.53 km) S | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,481.10 miles (18,476.99 km) SSW | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,478.18 miles (18,472.30 km) SSE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,473.94 miles (18,465.48 km) SE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 9 | 11,471.48 miles (18,461.50 km) SSE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,423.57 miles (18,384.41 km) S | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,410.38 miles (18,363.19 km) SE | Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK) | Mauke Island, Cook Islands | |
| 12 | 11,398.58 miles (18,344.19 km) S | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,396.90 miles (18,341.49 km) SSE | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,384.73 miles (18,321.90 km) SW | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,379.82 miles (18,314.00 km) SE | Mitiaro Island Airport (MOI) | Mitiaro Island, Cook Islands | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10.58 miles (17.02 km) SW | Kwethluk Airport (KWT) | Kwethluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 16.01 miles (25.77 km) NNE | Tuluksak Airport (TLT) | Tuluksak, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 19.17 miles (30.85 km) WSW | Bethel Seaplane Base (JBT) | Bethel, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 22.15 miles (35.65 km) WSW | Bethel Airport (BET) | Bethel, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 23.06 miles (37.11 km) SW | Napaskiak Airport (PKA) | Napaskiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 29.18 miles (46.96 km) WSW | Napakiak Airport (WNA) | Napakiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 35.14 miles (56.55 km) W | Atmautluak Airport (ATT) | Atmautluak, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 40.61 miles (65.35 km) W | Nunapitchuk Airport (NUP) | Nunapitchuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 41.86 miles (67.36 km) E | Nyac Airport (ZNC) | Nyac, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 43.54 miles (70.07 km) W | Kasigluk Airport (KUK) | Kasigluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 52.83 miles (85.03 km) NNE | Kalskag Airport (KLG) | Kalskag, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 55.05 miles (88.59 km) SSW | Eek Airport (EEK) | Eek, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 60.34 miles (97.10 km) N | Russian Mission Airport (RSH) | Russian Mission, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 62.51 miles (100.61 km) SW | Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL) | Tuntutuliak, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 71.45 miles (114.99 km) NNW | Marshall Don Hunter Sr. Airport (MLL) | Marshall, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,575.87 miles (17,020.17 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,571.46 miles (17,013.08 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,551.99 miles (16,981.74 km) SSW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,512.56 miles (16,918.28 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,468.75 miles (16,847.78 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,359.12 miles (16,671.35 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,294.84 miles (16,567.90 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,278.36 miles (16,541.38 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,252.81 miles (16,500.26 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,251.99 miles (16,498.94 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,251.99 miles (16,498.94 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,248.37 miles (16,493.11 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,246.45 miles (16,490.03 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,240.02 miles (16,479.67 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,227.07 miles (16,458.84 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |