Nonstop flight route between Phoenix, Arizona, United States and Obbia, Somalia:
Departure Airport:
(33°18'28"N by 111°39'20"W)
Arrival Airport:
(5°21'5"N by 48°31'32"E)
Distance from AZA to CMO:
9,467.16 miles (15,235.88 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), Phoenix, Arizona, United States and Obbia Airport (CMO), Obbia, Somalia would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,467 miles (or 15,236 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 Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport and Obbia 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 Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport and Obbia Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | AZA / KIWA |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 33°18'28"N by 111°39'20"W |
| Area Served: | Phoenix metropolitan area |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1382 feet (421 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from AZA |
| More Information: | AZA Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CMO / HCMO |
| Airport Name: | Obbia Airport |
| Location: | Obbia, Somalia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 5°21'5"N by 48°31'32"E |
| Area Served: | Hobyo, Somalia |
| Operator/Owner: | Somali Civil Aviation Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 65 feet (20 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from CMO |
| More Information: | CMO Maps & Info |
Facts about Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA):
- In later years, the Gila River Indian Community and the city of Phoenix joined the Williams Gateway Airport Authority board.
- In recent years, the airport has again become a center of flight training.
- The closest airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) is Falcon Field (MSC), which is located only 11 miles (18 kilometers) NNW of AZA.
- In addition to being known as "Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport", another name for AZA is "IWA".
- Phase three will focus on privately owned retail, office, and hotel buildings that will be located on airport property.
- In a press release on September 17, 2007, the Williams Gateway Airport Authority governing board approved a name change for Williams Gateway Airport effective October 15, 2007 to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport.
- The furthest airport from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,452 miles (18,429 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) has 3 runways.
Facts about Obbia Airport (CMO):
- The closest airport to Obbia Airport (CMO) is Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK), which is located 123 miles (198 kilometers) NW of CMO.
- The furthest airport from Obbia Airport (CMO) is Atuona Airport (AUQ), which is located 11,837 miles (19,050 kilometers) away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
- Because of Obbia Airport's relatively low elevation of 65 feet, planes can take off or land at Obbia 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 | 11.38 miles (18.31 km) NNW | Falcon Field (MSC) | Mesa, Arizona, United States |     |
| 2 | 22.33 miles (35.93 km) WNW | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| 3 | 25.21 miles (40.58 km) SSW | Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) | Casa Grande, Arizona, United States | |
| 4 | 26.26 miles (42.27 km) NW | Scottsdale Airport (SCF) | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | |
| 5 | 36.01 miles (57.95 km) NW | Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| 6 | 42.31 miles (68.09 km) WNW | Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR) | Goodyear, Arizona, United States | |
| 7 | 44.79 miles (72.09 km) WNW | Luke Air Force BaseLuke Field (LUF) | Glendale, Arizona, United States | |
| 8 | 58.37 miles (93.94 km) SSE | Pinal Airpark (MZJ) | Marana, Arizona, United States | |
| 9 | 59.98 miles (96.52 km) W | Buckeye Municipal Airport (BXK) | Buckeye, Arizona, United States | |
| 10 | 67.05 miles (107.90 km) SSE | Marana Regional Airport (AVW) | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| 11 | 68.05 miles (109.52 km) NNE | Payson Airport (PJB) | Payson, Arizona, United States | |
| 12 | 90.75 miles (146.04 km) SSE | Davis–Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| 13 | 92.22 miles (148.41 km) SSE | Tucson International Airport (TUS) | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| 14 | 102.22 miles (164.51 km) ENE | Whiteriver Airport (WTR) | Whiteriver, Arizona, United States | |
| 15 | 102.83 miles (165.49 km) NNW | Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC) | Prescott, Arizona, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,451.58 miles (18,429.49 km) SSE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 11,332.27 miles (18,237.47 km) SE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 11,292.19 miles (18,172.98 km) SE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 11,273.27 miles (18,142.52 km) SE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 11,029.23 miles (17,749.79 km) ESE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,955.82 miles (17,631.64 km) ESE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,902.45 miles (17,545.75 km) ESE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,895.62 miles (17,534.77 km) ESE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,862.51 miles (17,481.47 km) SE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,830.66 miles (17,430.22 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,804.74 miles (17,388.49 km) ESE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,755.14 miles (17,308.68 km) ESE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,742.13 miles (17,287.74 km) SE | Antsirabato Airport (ANM) | Antalaha, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,738.01 miles (17,281.11 km) ESE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,733.06 miles (17,273.14 km) ESE | Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) | Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 123.17 miles (198.22 km) NW | Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK) | Galcaio, Somalia | |
| 2 | 309.43 miles (497.98 km) WNW | Kabri Dar Airport (ABK) | Kabri Dar (Kabre Dare), Ethiopia | |
| 3 | 320.14 miles (515.21 km) SW | Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) | Mogadishu, Somalia | |
| 4 | 342.53 miles (551.24 km) W | Gode Airport (GDE) | Gode, Ethiopia | |
| 5 | 352.00 miles (566.48 km) NW | Burao Airport (BUO) | Burao, Somalia | |
| 6 | 372.42 miles (599.36 km) WSW | Baidoa Airport (BIB) | Baidoa, Somalia | |
| 7 | 373.75 miles (601.49 km) NNW | Erigavo Airport (ERA) | Erigavo, Somalia | |
| 8 | 411.54 miles (662.31 km) N | Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA) | Boosaaso, Somalia | |
| 9 | 418.62 miles (673.70 km) NW | Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA) | Hargeisa, Somalia | |
| 10 | 425.80 miles (685.25 km) NW | Berbera Airport (BBO) | Berbera, Somalia | |
| 11 | 434.83 miles (699.79 km) NNE | Candala Airport (CXN) | Candala, Somalia | |
| 12 | 472.82 miles (760.93 km) NW | Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) | Jijiga, Ethiopia | |
| 13 | 476.53 miles (766.90 km) WSW | Bardera Airport (BSY) | Bardera, Somalia | |
| 14 | 481.07 miles (774.21 km) NNE | Alula Airport (ALU) | Alula, Somalia | |
| 15 | 485.95 miles (782.05 km) NW | Borama Airport (BXX) | Borama, Somalia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,837.12 miles (19,049.96 km) ESE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,472.16 miles (18,462.60 km) SE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,467.43 miles (18,454.99 km) SSE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,386.92 miles (18,325.43 km) SE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,356.01 miles (18,275.68 km) SSE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,349.85 miles (18,265.76 km) SE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,304.18 miles (18,192.27 km) SE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,270.08 miles (18,137.40 km) SSE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,262.59 miles (18,125.34 km) ESE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,252.21 miles (18,108.63 km) ESE | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,224.03 miles (18,063.28 km) SE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,202.12 miles (18,028.02 km) SE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,201.53 miles (18,027.07 km) SE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,190.65 miles (18,009.56 km) S | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,176.81 miles (17,987.29 km) SE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |