Nonstop flight route between Alula, Somalia and Churchill, Manitoba, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(11°57'30"N by 50°44'53"E)
Arrival Airport:
(58°44'21"N by 94°3'59"W)
Distance from ALU to YYQ:
7,168.88 miles (11,537.16 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Alula Airport (ALU), Alula, Somalia and Churchill Airport (YYQ), Churchill, Manitoba, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,169 miles (or 11,537 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 Alula Airport and Churchill 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 Alula Airport and Churchill Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ALU / HCMA |
| Airport Name: | Alula Airport |
| Location: | Alula, Somalia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 11°57'30"N by 50°44'53"E |
| Area Served: | Alula, Somalia |
| Operator/Owner: | Puntland Ministry for Civil Aviation and Airports |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 6 feet (2 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from ALU |
| More Information: | ALU Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YYQ / CYYQ |
| Airport Name: | Churchill Airport |
| Location: | Churchill, Manitoba, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 58°44'21"N by 94°3'59"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Transport Canada |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 96 feet (29 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YYQ |
| More Information: | YYQ Maps & Info |
Facts about Alula Airport (ALU):
- Because of Alula Airport's relatively low elevation of 6 feet, planes can take off or land at Alula 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 furthest airport from Alula Airport (ALU) is Pukarua Airport (PUK), which is located 11,759 miles (18,924 kilometers) away in Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Alula Airport (ALU) is Candala Airport (CXN), which is located 65 miles (105 kilometers) WSW of ALU.
Facts about Churchill Airport (YYQ):
- Because of Churchill Airport's relatively low elevation of 96 feet, planes can take off or land at Churchill 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.
- CBC News anchor Peter Mansbridge got his start in broadcasting when an employee of the local CBC Radio station in Churchill heard Mansbridge's voice on the public address system at Churchill Airport.
- Churchill Airport (YYQ) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Churchill Airport (YYQ) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,264 miles (16,518 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Churchill Airport is located 3 nautical miles east southeast of Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.
- The closest airport to Churchill Airport (YYQ) is Tadoule Lake Airport (XTL), which is located 159 miles (257 kilometers) W of YYQ.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 65.24 miles (104.99 km) WSW | Candala Airport (CXN) | Candala, Somalia |     |
| 2 | 118.02 miles (189.93 km) WSW | Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA) | Boosaaso, Somalia | |
| 3 | 208.39 miles (335.37 km) NNW | Riyan Airport (MKX) | Mukalla, Yemen | |
| 4 | 245.16 miles (394.55 km) WSW | Erigavo Airport (ERA) | Erigavo, Somalia | |
| 5 | 306.49 miles (493.25 km) NNW | Sayun AirportSeiyun Airport (GXF) | Seiyun, Yemen | |
| 6 | 307.79 miles (495.35 km) NNE | Al Ghaydha Airport (AAY) | Al Ghaydah, Yemen | |
| 7 | 318.83 miles (513.10 km) NW | Ataq Airport (AXK) | Ataq, Yemen | |
| 8 | 390.09 miles (627.79 km) WSW | Burao Airport (BUO) | Burao, Somalia | |
| 9 | 390.22 miles (628.00 km) WNW | Beihan Airport (BHN) | Beihan, Yemen | |
| 10 | 390.62 miles (628.63 km) W | Aden International Airport (ADE) | Aden, Yemen | |
| 11 | 408.28 miles (657.06 km) WSW | Berbera Airport (BBO) | Berbera, Somalia | |
| 12 | 416.18 miles (669.77 km) NNE | Salalah Airport (SLL) | Salalah, Oman | |
| 13 | 422.34 miles (679.69 km) SSW | Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK) | Galcaio, Somalia | |
| 14 | 460.95 miles (741.82 km) WNW | Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) | Ta'izz, Yemen | |
| 15 | 481.07 miles (774.21 km) SSW | Obbia Airport (CMO) | Obbia, Somalia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,758.86 miles (18,924.00 km) SE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,757.45 miles (18,921.73 km) ESE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,626.36 miles (18,710.77 km) SE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,612.28 miles (18,688.11 km) ESE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,583.49 miles (18,641.77 km) SSE | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,570.24 miles (18,620.44 km) SE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,549.81 miles (18,587.57 km) ESE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,506.59 miles (18,518.01 km) ESE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,421.16 miles (18,380.53 km) ESE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,301.67 miles (18,188.22 km) ESE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,292.82 miles (18,173.99 km) E | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,288.49 miles (18,167.02 km) ESE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,280.53 miles (18,154.20 km) E | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,258.76 miles (18,119.17 km) ESE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,248.92 miles (18,103.33 km) ESE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 159.47 miles (256.64 km) W | Tadoule Lake Airport (XTL) | Tadoule Lake, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 2 | 162.70 miles (261.83 km) N | Arviat Airport (YEK) | Arviat, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 3 | 166.26 miles (267.57 km) S | Gillam Airport (YGX) | Gillam, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 4 | 194.45 miles (312.94 km) SSW | Ilford Airport (ILF) | Ilford, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 5 | 197.93 miles (318.53 km) SSW | York Landing Airport (ZAC) | York Landing, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 6 | 207.62 miles (334.13 km) SSW | Kelsey Airport (KES) | Kelsey, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 7 | 212.06 miles (341.28 km) SSE | Shamattawa Airport (ZTM) | Shamattawa, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 8 | 223.32 miles (359.40 km) SW | South Indian Lake Airport (XSI) | South Indian Lake, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 9 | 246.98 miles (397.47 km) N | Whale Cove Airport (YXN) | Whale Cove, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 10 | 247.34 miles (398.05 km) SW | Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH) | Thompson, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 11 | 265.65 miles (427.51 km) S | Knee Lake Airport (YKE) | Knee Lake, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 12 | 265.90 miles (427.92 km) W | Lac Brochet Airport (XLB) | Lac Brochet, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 13 | 266.93 miles (429.58 km) S | Oxford House Airport (YOH) | Oxford House, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 14 | 267.43 miles (430.38 km) WSW | Leaf Rapids Airport (YLR) | Leaf Rapids, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 15 | 269.43 miles (433.60 km) S | Gods River Airport (ZGI) | Gods River, Manitoba, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,263.98 miles (16,518.23 km) SW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,254.88 miles (16,503.60 km) SW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,246.77 miles (16,490.53 km) SW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,240.95 miles (16,481.17 km) SW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,214.54 miles (16,438.68 km) SW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,177.51 miles (16,379.08 km) SW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,134.96 miles (16,310.60 km) SW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,131.13 miles (16,304.43 km) SW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,119.18 miles (16,285.20 km) SW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,051.68 miles (16,176.57 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,043.24 miles (16,162.98 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 9,958.57 miles (16,026.72 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 9,949.28 miles (16,011.77 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 9,917.39 miles (15,960.45 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 9,911.54 miles (15,951.04 km) WSW | Kambalda Airport (KDB) | Kambalda, Western Australia, Australia | |