About this route:

A direct, nonstop flight between Sochi International Airport, Russia (AER), Sochi, Krasnodar, Russia and Birao Airport (IRO), Birao, Central African Republic would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,517 miles (or 4,051 kilometers).

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Departure Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: AER / URSS
Airport Names:
  1. Sochi International Airport, Russia
  2. Международный Аэропорт Сочи
Location: Sochi, Krasnodar, Russia
GPS Coordinates: 43°27'0"N by 39°57'24"E
Area Served: Sochi, Russia
Operator/Owner: JSC "Sochi International Airport"
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 89 feet (27 meters)
# of Runways: 2
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Arrival Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: IRO / FEFI
Airport Names:
  1. Birao Airport
  2. Birao Airport (Birao)
Location: Birao, Central African Republic
GPS Coordinates: 10°14'13"N by 22°42'58"E
Area Served: Birao
Operator/Owner: Government
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 1522 feet (464 meters)
# of Runways: 1
View all routes: Routes from IRO
More Information: IRO Maps & Info

Facts about Sochi International Airport, Russia (AER):

  • The original airfield was constructed to protect Russia's Black Sea coast during World War II.
  • The furthest airport from Sochi International Airport, Russia (AER) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 10,999 miles (17,701 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
  • Sochi International Airport has two artificial runways.
  • The Sochi airport is certificated by Aviation Register of the MAC for its suitability for international flights.
  • The closest airport to Sochi International Airport, Russia (AER) is Sukhumi Babushara Airport (SUI), which is located 72 miles (116 kilometers) SE of AER.
  • Sochi International Airport, Russia (AER) has 2 runways.
  • Because of Sochi International Airport, Russia's relatively low elevation of 89 feet, planes can take off or land at Sochi International Airport, Russia 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 "Sochi International Airport, Russia", another name for AER is "Международный Аэропорт Сочи".

Facts about Birao Airport (IRO):

  • The closest airport to Birao Airport (IRO) is Gordil Airport (GDI), which is located 81 miles (130 kilometers) SW of IRO.
  • In addition to being known as "Birao Airport", another name for IRO is "Birao Airport (Birao)".
  • The furthest airport from Birao Airport (IRO) is Manihiki Island Airport (MHX), which is nearly antipodal to Birao Airport (meaning Birao Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Manihiki Island Airport), and is located 12,184 miles (19,608 kilometers) away in Manihiki Island, Cook Islands.
  • Birao Airport (IRO) currently has only 1 runway.

Map of Nearest Airports to Sochi International Airport, Russia:

List of Nearest Airports to Sochi International Airport, Russia:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
171.82 miles (115.59 km) SESukhumi Babushara Airport (SUI)Sukhumi, GeorgiaView Sukhumi Babushara Airport on a map Set SUI as origin Airport Set SUI as destination Airport Get more information about Sukhumi Babushara Airport
2116.20 miles (187.01 km) NNWKrasnodar International Airport (KRR)Krasnodar, RussiaView Krasnodar International Airport on a map Set KRR as origin Airport Set KRR as destination Airport Get more information about Krasnodar International Airport
3124.00 miles (199.56 km) NWGelendzhik Airport (GDZ)Gelendzhik, Krasnodarskiy, RussiaView Gelendzhik Airport on a map Set GDZ as origin Airport Set GDZ as destination Airport Get more information about Gelendzhik Airport
4152.16 miles (244.87 km) SEBatumi International Airport (BUS)Batumi, GeorgiaView Batumi International Airport on a map Set BUS as origin Airport Set BUS as destination Airport Get more information about Batumi International Airport
5155.34 miles (249.99 km) ESEDavid the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT)Kutaisi, Imereti, GeorgiaView David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport on a map Set KUT as origin Airport Set KUT as destination Airport Get more information about David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport
6156.63 miles (252.07 km) NEStavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW)Stavropol, RussiaView Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport on a map Set STW as origin Airport Set STW as destination Airport Get more information about Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport
7164.69 miles (265.04 km) ENEMineralnye Vody Airport (MRV)Mineralnye Vody, RussiaView Mineralnye Vody Airport on a map Set MRV as origin Airport Set MRV as destination Airport Get more information about Mineralnye Vody Airport
8167.89 miles (270.19 km) NWAnapa Airport (AAQ)Anapa, RussiaView Anapa Airport on a map Set AAQ as origin Airport Set AAQ as destination Airport Get more information about Anapa Airport
9169.83 miles (273.32 km) STrabzon Airport (TZX)Trabzon, TurkeyView Trabzon Airport on a map Set TZX as origin Airport Set TZX as destination Airport Get more information about Trabzon Airport
10184.61 miles (297.10 km) ENalchik Airport (NAL)Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, RussiaView Nalchik Airport on a map Set NAL as origin Airport Set NAL as destination Airport Get more information about Nalchik Airport
11220.04 miles (354.13 km) NWKerch Airport (KHC)Kerch, UkraineView Kerch Airport on a map Set KHC as origin Airport Set KHC as destination Airport Get more information about Kerch Airport
12230.31 miles (370.64 km) SWSamsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)Samsun, TurkeyView Samsun-Çarşamba Airport on a map Set SZF as origin Airport Set SZF as destination Airport Get more information about Samsun-Çarşamba Airport
13234.30 miles (377.06 km) EBeslan Airport (OGZ)Beslan / Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia–Alania, RussiaView Beslan Airport on a map Set OGZ as origin Airport Set OGZ as destination Airport Get more information about Beslan Airport
14249.42 miles (401.41 km) SSEErzurum Airport (ERZ)Erzurum, TurkeyView Erzurum Airport on a map Set ERZ as origin Airport Set ERZ as destination Airport Get more information about Erzurum Airport
15254.02 miles (408.81 km) EMagas Airport (IGT)Magas, Republic of Ingushetia, RussiaView Magas Airport on a map Set IGT as origin Airport Set IGT as destination Airport Get more information about Magas Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Sochi International Airport, Russia:

List of Furthest Airports from Sochi International Airport, Russia:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
110,999.22 miles (17,701.49 km) SSWTotegegie Airport (GMR)Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French PolynesiaView Totegegie Airport on a map Set GMR as origin Airport Set GMR as destination Airport Get more information about Totegegie Airport
210,867.53 miles (17,489.55 km) STureira Airport (ZTA)Tureia, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Tureira Airport on a map Set ZTA as origin Airport Set ZTA as destination Airport Get more information about Tureira Airport
310,846.66 miles (17,455.96 km) SSERurutu Airport (RUR)Rurutu, French PolynesiaView Rurutu Airport on a map Set RUR as origin Airport Set RUR as destination Airport Get more information about Rurutu Airport
410,765.53 miles (17,325.39 km) SNukutavake Airport (NUK)Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Nukutavake Airport on a map Set NUK as origin Airport Set NUK as destination Airport Get more information about Nukutavake Airport
510,689.86 miles (17,203.62 km) SPukarua Airport (PUK)Pukarua, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Pukarua Airport on a map Set PUK as origin Airport Set PUK as destination Airport Get more information about Pukarua Airport
610,682.75 miles (17,192.17 km) SHao Airport (HOI)Hao, Tuamotu Island, French PolynesiaView Hao Airport on a map Set HOI as origin Airport Set HOI as destination Airport Get more information about Hao Airport
710,630.43 miles (17,107.98 km) ESEChatham Islands (CHT)Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New ZealandView Chatham Islands on a map Set CHT as origin Airport Set CHT as destination Airport Get more information about Chatham Islands
810,629.59 miles (17,106.62 km) SEMangaia Island Airport (MGS)Mangaia Island, Cook IslandsView Mangaia Island Airport on a map Set MGS as origin Airport Set MGS as destination Airport Get more information about Mangaia Island Airport
910,605.21 miles (17,067.39 km) SSEAnaa Airport (AAA)Anaa, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Anaa Airport on a map Set AAA as origin Airport Set AAA as destination Airport Get more information about Anaa Airport
1010,568.75 miles (17,008.71 km) SMakemo Airport (MKP)Makemo, French PolynesiaView Makemo Airport on a map Set MKP as origin Airport Set MKP as destination Airport Get more information about Makemo Airport
1110,562.35 miles (16,998.41 km) SSEFa'a'ā International Airport (PPT)Papeete, Tahiti, French PolynesiaView Fa'a'ā International Airport on a map Set PPT as origin Airport Set PPT as destination Airport Get more information about Fa'a'ā International Airport
1210,555.22 miles (16,986.94 km) SSEMoorea Airport (MOZ)Moorea, Windward Islands, French PolynesiaView Moorea Airport on a map Set MOZ as origin Airport Set MOZ as destination Airport Get more information about Moorea Airport
1310,541.05 miles (16,964.14 km) SEAkatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK)Mauke Island, Cook IslandsView Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) on a map Set MUK as origin Airport Set MUK as destination Airport Get more information about Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport)
1410,538.02 miles (16,959.26 km) SRaroia Airport (RRR)Raroia, French PolynesiaView Raroia Airport on a map Set RRR as origin Airport Set RRR as destination Airport Get more information about Raroia Airport
1510,527.08 miles (16,941.66 km) SFangatau Airport (FGU)Fangatau, French PolynesiaView Fangatau Airport on a map Set FGU as origin Airport Set FGU as destination Airport Get more information about Fangatau Airport

Map of Nearest Airports to Birao Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Birao Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
180.73 miles (129.92 km) SWGordil Airport (GDI)Gordil, Central African RepublicView Gordil Airport on a map Set GDI as destination Airport Set GDI as destination Airport Get more information about Gordil Airport
2123.18 miles (198.24 km) WSWGordil Airport (GDA)Gounda, Central African RepublicView Gordil Airport on a map Set GDA as destination Airport Set GDA as destination Airport Get more information about Gordil Airport
3156.06 miles (251.15 km) SWKoumala Airport (KOL)Koumala, Central African RepublicView Koumala Airport on a map Set KOL as destination Airport Set KOL as destination Airport Get more information about Koumala Airport
4174.72 miles (281.19 km) WNWAm Timan Airport (AMC)Am Timan, ChadView Am Timan Airport on a map Set AMC as destination Airport Set AMC as destination Airport Get more information about Am Timan Airport
5196.99 miles (317.02 km) NENyala Airport (UYL)Nyala, South Darfur, SudanView Nyala Airport on a map Set UYL as destination Airport Set UYL as destination Airport Get more information about Nyala Airport
6202.01 miles (325.10 km) WNWZakouma Airport (AKM)Zakouma, ChadView Zakouma Airport on a map Set AKM as destination Airport Set AKM as destination Airport Get more information about Zakouma Airport
7224.93 miles (361.99 km) NGeneina Airport (EGN)Geneina, SudanView Geneina Airport on a map Set EGN as destination Airport Set EGN as destination Airport Get more information about Geneina Airport
8244.59 miles (393.62 km) ENEEd Daein Airport (ADV)Ed Daein, East Darfur, SudanView Ed Daein Airport on a map Set ADV as destination Airport Set ADV as destination Airport Get more information about Ed Daein Airport
9247.99 miles (399.10 km) WNWAbou-Deïa Airport (AOD)Abou-Deia, ChadView Abou-Deïa Airport on a map Set AOD as destination Airport Set AOD as destination Airport Get more information about Abou-Deïa Airport
10259.43 miles (417.51 km) SYalinga Airport (AIG)Yalinga, Central African RepublicView Yalinga Airport on a map Set AIG as destination Airport Set AIG as destination Airport Get more information about Yalinga Airport
11261.00 miles (420.04 km) SBria Airport (BIV)Bria, Central African RepublicView Bria Airport on a map Set BIV as destination Airport Set BIV as destination Airport Get more information about Bria Airport
12279.66 miles (450.06 km) NNWAbéché Airport (AEH)Abéché, ChadView Abéché Airport on a map Set AEH as destination Airport Set AEH as destination Airport Get more information about Abéché Airport
13292.35 miles (470.49 km) NWOum-Hadjer Airport (OUM)Oum Hadjer, ChadView Oum-Hadjer Airport on a map Set OUM as destination Airport Set OUM as destination Airport Get more information about Oum-Hadjer Airport
14292.47 miles (470.68 km) NEEl Fashir Airport (ELF)El Fasher, SudanView El Fashir Airport on a map Set ELF as destination Airport Set ELF as destination Airport Get more information about El Fashir Airport
15304.71 miles (490.37 km) WNWMongo Airport (MVO)Mongo, ChadView Mongo Airport on a map Set MVO as destination Airport Set MVO as destination Airport Get more information about Mongo Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Birao Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Birao Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
112,183.99 miles (19,608.19 km) EManihiki Island Airport (MHX)Manihiki Island, Cook IslandsView Manihiki Island Airport on a map Set MHX as destination Airport Set MHX as destination Airport Get more information about Manihiki Island Airport
211,891.30 miles (19,137.14 km) SWMaupiti Airport (MAU)Maupiti, Leeward Islands, French PolynesiaView Maupiti Airport on a map Set MAU as destination Airport Set MAU as destination Airport Get more information about Maupiti Airport
311,869.34 miles (19,101.81 km) SWBora Bora Airport (BOB)Bora Bora, French PolynesiaView Bora Bora Airport on a map Set BOB as destination Airport Set BOB as destination Airport Get more information about Bora Bora Airport
411,824.07 miles (19,028.95 km) SWHuahine – Fare Airport (HUH)Huahine, Society Islands, French PolynesiaView Huahine – Fare Airport on a map Set HUH as destination Airport Set HUH as destination Airport Get more information about Huahine – Fare Airport
511,776.14 miles (18,951.81 km) WSWMataiva Airport (MVT)Mataiva, French PolynesiaView Mataiva Airport on a map Set MVT as destination Airport Set MVT as destination Airport Get more information about Mataiva Airport
611,772.53 miles (18,946.00 km) SMitiaro Island Airport (MOI)Mitiaro Island, Cook IslandsView Mitiaro Island Airport on a map Set MOI as destination Airport Set MOI as destination Airport Get more information about Mitiaro Island Airport
711,752.79 miles (18,914.23 km) SAkatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK)Mauke Island, Cook IslandsView Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) on a map Set MUK as destination Airport Set MUK as destination Airport Get more information about Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport)
811,726.00 miles (18,871.12 km) SWMoorea Airport (MOZ)Moorea, Windward Islands, French PolynesiaView Moorea Airport on a map Set MOZ as destination Airport Set MOZ as destination Airport Get more information about Moorea Airport
911,715.61 miles (18,854.39 km) SWFa'a'ā International Airport (PPT)Papeete, Tahiti, French PolynesiaView Fa'a'ā International Airport on a map Set PPT as destination Airport Set PPT as destination Airport Get more information about Fa'a'ā International Airport
1011,660.86 miles (18,766.30 km) SSERarotonga International Airport (RAR)Avarua, Cook IslandsView Rarotonga International Airport on a map Set RAR as destination Airport Set RAR as destination Airport Get more information about Rarotonga International Airport
1111,639.45 miles (18,731.84 km) WSWArutua Airport (AXR)Arutua, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Arutua Airport on a map Set AXR as destination Airport Set AXR as destination Airport Get more information about Arutua Airport
1211,638.39 miles (18,730.12 km) WSWAhe Airport (AHE)Ahe, French PolynesiaView Ahe Airport on a map Set AHE as destination Airport Set AHE as destination Airport Get more information about Ahe Airport
1311,630.20 miles (18,716.94 km) SMangaia Island Airport (MGS)Mangaia Island, Cook IslandsView Mangaia Island Airport on a map Set MGS as destination Airport Set MGS as destination Airport Get more information about Mangaia Island Airport
1411,626.45 miles (18,710.92 km) WSWManihi Airport (XMH)Manihi, French PolynesiaView Manihi Airport on a map Set XMH as destination Airport Set XMH as destination Airport Get more information about Manihi Airport
1511,617.49 miles (18,696.49 km) WSWApataki Airport (APK)Apataki, French PolynesiaView Apataki Airport on a map Set APK as destination Airport Set APK as destination Airport Get more information about Apataki Airport