Nonstop flight route between Al Ghaydah, Yemen and Kolda, Senegal:
Departure Airport:
(16°11'36"N by 52°10'27"E)
Arrival Airport:
(12°53'53"N by 14°58'5"W)
Distance from AAY to KDA:
4,476.84 miles (7,204.75 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Al Ghaydha Airport (AAY), Al Ghaydah, Yemen and Kolda North Airport (KDA), Kolda, Senegal would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,477 miles (or 7,205 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 Al Ghaydha Airport and Kolda North 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 Al Ghaydha Airport and Kolda North Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | AAY / OYGD |
| Airport Name: | Al Ghaydha Airport |
| Location: | Al Ghaydah, Yemen |
| GPS Coordinates: | 16°11'36"N by 52°10'27"E |
| Area Served: | Al-Ghaydah |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 134 feet (41 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from AAY |
| More Information: | AAY Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KDA / GOGK |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Kolda, Senegal |
| GPS Coordinates: | 12°53'53"N by 14°58'5"W |
| Area Served: | Kolda, Senegal |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 33 feet (10 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KDA |
| More Information: | KDA Maps & Info |
Facts about Al Ghaydha Airport (AAY):
- The furthest airport from Al Ghaydha Airport (AAY) is Pukarua Airport (PUK), which is located 11,813 miles (19,012 kilometers) away in Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia.
- Al Ghaydha Airport (AAY) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Al Ghaydha Airport's relatively low elevation of 134 feet, planes can take off or land at Al Ghaydha 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 Al Ghaydha Airport (AAY) is Salalah Airport (SLL), which is located 140 miles (225 kilometers) ENE of AAY.
Facts about Kolda North Airport (KDA):
- In addition to being known as "Kolda North Airport", another name for KDA is "GODK (was GOGK)".
- Kolda North Airport (KDA) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Kolda North Airport (KDA) is Vanua Lava Airport (SLH), which is nearly antipodal to Kolda North Airport (meaning Kolda North Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Vanua Lava Airport), and is located 12,256 miles (19,724 kilometers) away in Sola, Vanua Lava, Torba Province, Vanuatu.
- The closest airport to Kolda North Airport (KDA) is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB), which is located 83 miles (134 kilometers) SW of KDA.
- Because of Kolda North Airport's relatively low elevation of 33 feet, planes can take off or land at Kolda North 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 139.78 miles (224.95 km) ENE | Salalah Airport (SLL) | Salalah, Oman |     |
| 2 | 214.34 miles (344.95 km) WSW | Riyan Airport (MKX) | Mukalla, Yemen | |
| 3 | 225.35 miles (362.67 km) W | Sayun AirportSeiyun Airport (GXF) | Seiyun, Yemen | |
| 4 | 307.79 miles (495.35 km) SSW | Alula Airport (ALU) | Alula, Somalia | |
| 5 | 358.46 miles (576.88 km) SSW | Candala Airport (CXN) | Candala, Somalia | |
| 6 | 373.91 miles (601.74 km) WSW | Ataq Airport (AXK) | Ataq, Yemen | |
| 7 | 395.76 miles (636.91 km) SSW | Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA) | Boosaaso, Somalia | |
| 8 | 425.69 miles (685.08 km) ENE | Duqm Jaaluni Airport (JNJ) | Duqm, Oman | |
| 9 | 440.65 miles (709.15 km) WSW | Beihan Airport (BHN) | Beihan, Yemen | |
| 10 | 500.48 miles (805.44 km) SW | Erigavo Airport (ERA) | Erigavo, Somalia | |
| 11 | 521.90 miles (839.92 km) WNW | Najran Domestic Airport (EAM) | Najran (Nejran), Saudi Arabia | |
| 12 | 531.02 miles (854.60 km) W | El Rahaba Airport (Sana'a International) (SAH) | Sana'a, Yemen | |
| 13 | 531.37 miles (855.15 km) WSW | Aden International Airport (ADE) | Aden, Yemen | |
| 14 | 538.09 miles (865.97 km) NE | RAFO Masirah (MSH) | Masirah Island, Oman | |
| 15 | 563.61 miles (907.04 km) WSW | Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) | Ta'izz, Yemen | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,813.25 miles (19,011.53 km) ESE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,775.47 miles (18,950.74 km) SE | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,685.66 miles (18,806.19 km) ESE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,665.58 miles (18,773.89 km) ESE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,569.11 miles (18,618.63 km) E | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,562.96 miles (18,608.73 km) ESE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,561.04 miles (18,605.64 km) E | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,464.46 miles (18,450.21 km) E | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,387.50 miles (18,326.35 km) E | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,264.46 miles (18,128.34 km) E | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,253.58 miles (18,110.84 km) E | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,215.34 miles (18,049.29 km) E | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,202.92 miles (18,029.30 km) E | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,201.18 miles (18,026.51 km) E | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,185.52 miles (18,001.30 km) E | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 83.34 miles (134.13 km) SW | Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) | Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | |
| 2 | 91.64 miles (147.49 km) WSW | Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) | Ziguinchor, Senegal | |
| 3 | 105.70 miles (170.10 km) ENE | Tambacounda Airport (TUD) | Tambacounda, Senegal | |
| 4 | 110.78 miles (178.29 km) ESE | Sambailo Airport (SBI) | Koundara, Guinea | |
| 5 | 112.84 miles (181.60 km) NW | Kaolack Airport (KLC) | Kaolack, Senegal | |
| 6 | 113.13 miles (182.07 km) E | Simenti Airport (SMY) | Simenti, Senegal | |
| 7 | 117.33 miles (188.82 km) WNW | Banjul International Airport (BJL) | Banjul, Gambia | |
| 8 | 124.52 miles (200.40 km) WSW | Cap Skirring Airport (CSK) | Cap Skirring, Senegal | |
| 9 | 125.27 miles (201.60 km) SSW | Bubaque Airport (BQE) | Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau | |
| 10 | 141.37 miles (227.51 km) SSE | Boké Baralande Airport (BKJ) | Boké, Guinea | |
| 11 | 186.55 miles (300.22 km) E | Kédougou Airport (KGG) | Kédougou, Senegal | |
| 12 | 199.87 miles (321.66 km) SSE | Fria Airport (FIG) | Fria, Guinea | |
| 13 | 210.59 miles (338.91 km) ESE | Tata Airport (LEK) | Labé, Guinea | |
| 14 | 211.68 miles (340.67 km) NW | Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) | Dakar, Senegal | |
| 15 | 215.04 miles (346.08 km) NE | Bakel Airport (BXE) | Bakel, Senegal | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,255.99 miles (19,724.06 km) WSW | Vanua Lava Airport (SLH) | Sola, Vanua Lava, Torba Province, Vanuatu | |
| 2 | 12,249.00 miles (19,712.80 km) WSW | Mota Lava Airport (MTV) | Mota Lava, Vanuatu | |
| 3 | 12,242.45 miles (19,702.27 km) WSW | Gaua Airport (ZGU) | Gaua, Torba, Vanuatu | |
| 4 | 12,204.50 miles (19,641.20 km) SW | Santo-Pekoa International Airport (SON) | Luganville, Vanuatu | |
| 5 | 12,186.14 miles (19,611.64 km) SW | Maewo-Naone Airport (MWF) | Maewo, Vanuatu | |
| 6 | 12,179.17 miles (19,600.43 km) SW | Longana Airport (LOD) | Longana, Ambae Island, Pénama Province, Vanuatu | |
| 7 | 12,165.84 miles (19,578.98 km) SW | Norsup Airport (NUS) | Norsup, Malakula island, Vanuatu | |
| 8 | 12,165.54 miles (19,578.50 km) SE | Kirakira Airport (IRA) | Kirakira, Makira Island, Solomon Islands | |
| 9 | 12,162.44 miles (19,573.50 km) SW | Sara Airport (SSR) | Sara, Vanuatu | |
| 10 | 12,143.23 miles (19,542.58 km) SW | Lonorore Airport (LNE) | Lonorore, Pentecost Island, Pénama Province, Vanuatu | |
| 11 | 12,141.89 miles (19,540.43 km) SE | Ulawa Airport (RNA) | Arona, Ulawa Island, Solomon Islands | |
| 12 | 12,134.30 miles (19,528.21 km) SW | Craig Cove Airport (CCV) | Craig Cove, Ambrym Island, Malampa, Vanuatu | |
| 13 | 12,128.81 miles (19,519.37 km) SW | Malekoula Airport (LPM) | Lamap, Malampa, Vanuatu | |
| 14 | 12,107.40 miles (19,484.93 km) SW | Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) | Lamen Bay, Epi Island, Shéfa Province, Vanuatu | |
| 15 | 12,074.45 miles (19,431.90 km) SW | Tongoa Airport (TGH) | Tongoa, Shefa Province, Vanuatu | |