About this route:

A direct, nonstop flight between Amboseli Airport (ASV), Amboseli, Kenya and Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), Baku, Azerbaijan would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,086 miles (or 4,967 kilometers).

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Departure Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: ASV / HKAM
Airport Name: Amboseli Airport
Location: Amboseli, Kenya
GPS Coordinates: 2°38'31"S by 37°15'0"E
Area Served: Amboseli, Kenya
Operator/Owner: Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
Airport Type: Public, Civilian
Elevation: 3757 feet (1,145 meters)
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Arrival Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: GYD / UBBB
Airport Names:
  1. Heydar Aliyev International Airport
  2. Heydər Əliyev adına beynəlxalq hava limanı
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
GPS Coordinates: 40°28'3"N by 50°2'48"E
Area Served: Baku
Operator/Owner: Government of Azerbaijan
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 10 feet (3 meters)
# of Runways: 2
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Facts about Amboseli Airport (ASV):

  • The closest airport to Amboseli Airport (ASV) is Moshi Airport (QSI), which is located 50 miles (81 kilometers) S of ASV.
  • The furthest airport from Amboseli Airport (ASV) is Atuona Airport (AUQ), which is located 11,542 miles (18,574 kilometers) away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
  • Amboseli Airport serves Amboseli National Park.

Facts about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD):

  • Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) has 2 runways.
  • Because of Heydar Aliyev International Airport's relatively low elevation of 10 feet, planes can take off or land at Heydar Aliyev 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.
  • A new terminal in the Baku International Airport is under construction and will be commissioned in 2013.
  • The furthest airport from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,202 miles (18,028 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
  • In addition to being known as "Heydar Aliyev International Airport", another name for GYD is "Heydər Əliyev adına beynəlxalq hava limanı".
  • The closest airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is Lankaran International Airport (LLK), which is located 135 miles (218 kilometers) SSW of GYD.
  • The cargo terminal at Heydar Aliyev International Airport has been officially inaugurated and started its operation on 23 March 2005.
  • The renovation, in two phases, was funded by a group of international banks.
  • The airport is located 20 km northeast of the capital Baku and is linked to the city by two modern highways - Airport Highway and Zigh-Airport Highway.

Map of Nearest Airports to Amboseli Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Amboseli Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
150.06 miles (80.56 km) SMoshi Airport (QSI)Moshi, TanzaniaView Moshi Airport on a map Set QSI as origin Airport Set QSI as destination Airport Get more information about Moshi Airport
255.72 miles (89.68 km) SSWKilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaView Kilimanjaro International Airport on a map Set JRO as origin Airport Set JRO as destination Airport Get more information about Kilimanjaro International Airport
359.58 miles (95.89 km) ESEKilaguni Airport (ILU)Kilaguni, KenyaView Kilaguni Airport on a map Set ILU as origin Airport Set ILU as destination Airport Get more information about Kilaguni Airport
466.21 miles (106.55 km) SWArusha Airport (ARK)Arusha, TanzaniaView Arusha Airport on a map Set ARK as origin Airport Set ARK as destination Airport Get more information about Arusha Airport
594.15 miles (151.52 km) NNWJomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)Nairobi, KenyaView Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on a map Set NBO as origin Airport Set NBO as destination Airport Get more information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
696.17 miles (154.77 km) NNWWilson Airport (WIL)Nairobi, KenyaView Wilson Airport on a map Set WIL as origin Airport Set WIL as destination Airport Get more information about Wilson Airport
7111.03 miles (178.68 km) WSWLake Manyara Airport (LKY)Lake Manyara, TanzaniaView Lake Manyara Airport on a map Set LKY as origin Airport Set LKY as destination Airport Get more information about Lake Manyara Airport
8176.72 miles (284.40 km) WNWMara Serena Airport (MRE)Masai Mara, KenyaView Mara Serena Airport on a map Set MRE as origin Airport Set MRE as destination Airport Get more information about Mara Serena Airport
9178.92 miles (287.94 km) NNanyuki Airfield (NYK)Nanyuki, KenyaView Nanyuki Airfield on a map Set NYK as origin Airport Set NYK as destination Airport Get more information about Nanyuki Airfield
10188.09 miles (302.70 km) ESEMoi International Airport (MBA)Mombasa, KenyaView Moi International Airport on a map Set MBA as origin Airport Set MBA as destination Airport Get more information about Moi International Airport
11194.44 miles (312.91 km) ESEBamburi Airport (BMQ)Bamburi, KenyaView Bamburi Airport on a map Set BMQ as origin Airport Set BMQ as destination Airport Get more information about Bamburi Airport
12200.60 miles (322.83 km) ESEMalindi Airport (MYD)Malindi, KenyaView Malindi Airport on a map Set MYD as origin Airport Set MYD as destination Airport Get more information about Malindi Airport
13205.35 miles (330.48 km) ENEHola Airport (HOA)Hola, KenyaView Hola Airport on a map Set HOA as origin Airport Set HOA as destination Airport Get more information about Hola Airport
14208.56 miles (335.65 km) NWKericho Airport (KEY)Kericho, KenyaView Kericho Airport on a map Set KEY as origin Airport Set KEY as destination Airport Get more information about Kericho Airport
15223.64 miles (359.92 km) NEGarissa Airport (GAS)Garissa, KenyaView Garissa Airport on a map Set GAS as origin Airport Set GAS as destination Airport Get more information about Garissa Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Amboseli Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Amboseli Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
111,541.55 miles (18,574.29 km) SSWAtuona Airport (AUQ)Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French PolynesiaView Atuona Airport on a map Set AUQ as origin Airport Set AUQ as destination Airport Get more information about Atuona Airport
211,427.87 miles (18,391.33 km) ECassidy International Airport (CXI)Christmas Island, KiribatiView Cassidy International Airport on a map Set CXI as origin Airport Set CXI as destination Airport Get more information about Cassidy International Airport
311,235.00 miles (18,080.94 km) SManihi Airport (XMH)Manihi, French PolynesiaView Manihi Airport on a map Set XMH as origin Airport Set XMH as destination Airport Get more information about Manihi Airport
411,233.16 miles (18,077.98 km) SSEAhe Airport (AHE)Ahe, French PolynesiaView Ahe Airport on a map Set AHE as origin Airport Set AHE as destination Airport Get more information about Ahe Airport
511,172.79 miles (17,980.83 km) SSEArutua Airport (AXR)Arutua, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Arutua Airport on a map Set AXR as origin Airport Set AXR as destination Airport Get more information about Arutua Airport
611,159.92 miles (17,960.11 km) SSEMataiva Airport (MVT)Mataiva, French PolynesiaView Mataiva Airport on a map Set MVT as origin Airport Set MVT as destination Airport Get more information about Mataiva Airport
711,154.87 miles (17,951.97 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
811,153.60 miles (17,949.93 km) SApataki Airport (APK)Apataki, French PolynesiaView Apataki Airport on a map Set APK as origin Airport Set APK as destination Airport Get more information about Apataki Airport
911,145.37 miles (17,936.69 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
1011,129.83 miles (17,911.69 km) SFakarava Airport (FAV)Fakarava, Society Islands, French PolynesiaView Fakarava Airport on a map Set FAV as origin Airport Set FAV as destination Airport Get more information about Fakarava Airport
1111,106.69 miles (17,874.43 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
1211,042.77 miles (17,771.58 km) SAnaa 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
1311,000.14 miles (17,702.96 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
1410,994.10 miles (17,693.24 km) NEHilo International Airport (ITO)Hilo, Hawaii, United StatesView Hilo International Airport on a map Set ITO as origin Airport Set ITO as destination Airport Get more information about Hilo International Airport
1510,986.90 miles (17,681.66 km) SSEHuahine – Fare Airport (HUH)Huahine, Society Islands, French PolynesiaView Huahine – Fare Airport on a map Set HUH as origin Airport Set HUH as destination Airport Get more information about Huahine – Fare Airport

Map of Nearest Airports to Heydar Aliyev International Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Heydar Aliyev International Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
1135.27 miles (217.70 km) SSWLankaran International Airport (LLK)Lankaran, AzerbaijanView Lankaran International Airport on a map Set LLK as destination Airport Set LLK as destination Airport Get more information about Lankaran International Airport
2158.56 miles (255.17 km) ETurkmenbashi International Airport (KRW)Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan, TurkmenistanView Turkmenbashi International Airport on a map Set KRW as destination Airport Set KRW as destination Airport Get more information about Turkmenbashi International Airport
3171.48 miles (275.96 km) SSWArdabil Airport (ADU)Ardabil, IranView Ardabil Airport on a map Set ADU as destination Airport Set ADU as destination Airport Get more information about Ardabil Airport
4191.71 miles (308.53 km) WNWZaqatala International Airport (ZTU)Zaqatala, AzerbaijanView Zaqatala International Airport on a map Set ZTU as destination Airport Set ZTU as destination Airport Get more information about Zaqatala International Airport
5196.50 miles (316.24 km) WGanja International Airport (KVD)Ganja, AzerbaijanView Ganja International Airport on a map Set KVD as destination Airport Set KVD as destination Airport Get more information about Ganja International Airport
6204.02 miles (328.34 km) NWMakhachkala International Airport "Uytash" (MCX)Makhachkala, Dagestan, RussiaView Makhachkala International Airport Uytash on a map Set MCX as destination Airport Set MCX as destination Airport Get more information about Makhachkala International Airport Uytash
7240.43 miles (386.93 km) NNEAktau International Airport (SCO)Aktau, KazakhstanView Aktau International Airport on a map Set SCO as destination Airport Set SCO as destination Airport Get more information about Aktau International Airport
8259.82 miles (418.14 km) SWTabriz International Airport (TBZ)Tabriz, IranView Tabriz International Airport on a map Set TBZ as destination Airport Set TBZ as destination Airport Get more information about Tabriz International Airport
9277.89 miles (447.21 km) WNWTbilisi Airport (TBS)Tbilisi, GeorgiaView Tbilisi Airport on a map Set TBS as destination Airport Set TBS as destination Airport Get more information about Tbilisi Airport
10291.28 miles (468.77 km) SSEBishe Kola Air Base (BSM)Amol, IranView Bishe Kola Air Base on a map Set BSM as destination Airport Set BSM as destination Airport Get more information about Bishe Kola Air Base
11298.51 miles (480.40 km) WZvartnots International Airport (EVN)Yerevan, ArmeniaView Zvartnots International Airport on a map Set EVN as destination Airport Set EVN as destination Airport Get more information about Zvartnots International Airport
12301.01 miles (484.43 km) NWGrozny Airport (GRV)Grozny, RussiaView Grozny Airport on a map Set GRV as destination Airport Set GRV as destination Airport Get more information about Grozny Airport
13314.59 miles (506.29 km) SSESari Dasht-e Naz International Airport (SRY)Sari, IranView Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport on a map Set SRY as destination Airport Set SRY as destination Airport Get more information about Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport
14325.08 miles (523.16 km) WShirak International Airport (LWN)Gyumri, ArmeniaView Shirak International Airport on a map Set LWN as destination Airport Set LWN as destination Airport Get more information about Shirak International Airport
15325.24 miles (523.43 km) NWMagas Airport (IGT)Magas, Republic of Ingushetia, RussiaView Magas Airport on a map Set IGT as destination Airport Set IGT as destination Airport Get more information about Magas Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Heydar Aliyev International Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Heydar Aliyev International Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
111,201.87 miles (18,027.62 km) SSETotegegie Airport (GMR)Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French PolynesiaView Totegegie Airport on a map Set GMR as destination Airport Set GMR as destination Airport Get more information about Totegegie Airport
210,984.65 miles (17,678.04 km) SSETureira Airport (ZTA)Tureia, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Tureira Airport on a map Set ZTA as destination Airport Set ZTA as destination Airport Get more information about Tureira Airport
310,948.65 miles (17,620.10 km) WSWMataveri International Airport (IPC)Easter Island, ChileView Mataveri International Airport on a map Set IPC as destination Airport Set IPC as destination Airport Get more information about Mataveri International Airport
410,882.88 miles (17,514.26 km) SSENukutavake Airport (NUK)Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Nukutavake Airport on a map Set NUK as destination Airport Set NUK as destination Airport Get more information about Nukutavake Airport
510,848.35 miles (17,458.68 km) SSEPukarua Airport (PUK)Pukarua, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Pukarua Airport on a map Set PUK as destination Airport Set PUK as destination Airport Get more information about Pukarua Airport
610,757.07 miles (17,311.78 km) SSEHao Airport (HOI)Hao, Tuamotu Island, French PolynesiaView Hao Airport on a map Set HOI as destination Airport Set HOI as destination Airport Get more information about Hao Airport
710,672.53 miles (17,175.73 km) SERurutu Airport (RUR)Rurutu, French PolynesiaView Rurutu Airport on a map Set RUR as destination Airport Set RUR as destination Airport Get more information about Rurutu Airport
810,611.76 miles (17,077.92 km) SSEFangatau Airport (FGU)Fangatau, French PolynesiaView Fangatau Airport on a map Set FGU as destination Airport Set FGU as destination Airport Get more information about Fangatau Airport
910,594.47 miles (17,050.11 km) SSEMakemo Airport (MKP)Makemo, French PolynesiaView Makemo Airport on a map Set MKP as destination Airport Set MKP as destination Airport Get more information about Makemo Airport
1010,589.96 miles (17,042.85 km) SSERaroia Airport (RRR)Raroia, French PolynesiaView Raroia Airport on a map Set RRR as destination Airport Set RRR as destination Airport Get more information about Raroia Airport
1110,589.48 miles (17,042.07 km) SEAnaa Airport (AAA)Anaa, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Anaa Airport on a map Set AAA as destination Airport Set AAA as destination Airport Get more information about Anaa Airport
1210,505.15 miles (16,906.36 km) SSEFakarava Airport (FAV)Fakarava, Society Islands, French PolynesiaView Fakarava Airport on a map Set FAV as destination Airport Set FAV as destination Airport Get more information about Fakarava Airport
1310,467.80 miles (16,846.26 km) SEFa'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
1410,458.55 miles (16,831.36 km) SEMoorea 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
1510,452.99 miles (16,822.41 km) SEApataki 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