Nonstop flight route between Bossier City, Louisiana, United States and Kasungu, Malawi:
Departure Airport:
(32°30'6"N by 93°39'46"W)
Arrival Airport:
(13°0'51"S by 33°28'5"E)
Distance from BAD to KBQ:
8,850.79 miles (14,243.92 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD), Bossier City, Louisiana, United States and Kasungu Airport (KBQ), Kasungu, Malawi would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,851 miles (or 14,244 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 Barksdale Air Force Base and Kasungu 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 Barksdale Air Force Base and Kasungu Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BAD / KBAD |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Bossier City, Louisiana, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 32°30'6"N by 93°39'46"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from BAD |
| More Information: | BAD Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KBQ / FWKG |
| Airport Name: | Kasungu Airport |
| Location: | Kasungu, Malawi |
| GPS Coordinates: | 13°0'51"S by 33°28'5"E |
| Area Served: | Kasungu, Malawi |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 3470 feet (1,058 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KBQ |
| More Information: | KBQ Maps & Info |
Facts about Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD):
- The furthest airport from Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD) is Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK), which is located 10,884 miles (17,516 kilometers) away in Cocos Islands, Australia.
- The base is closed to the public.
- Barksdale AFB was established in 1932 as Barksdale Field and is named for World War I aviator and test pilot Lieutenant Eugene Hoy Barksdale.
- In addition to being known as "Barksdale Air Force Base", another name for BAD is "Barksdale AFB".
- The 47th Bomb Wing was assigned to NATO and was reassigned first to Langley AFB in March 1951, then afterwards to RAF Sculthorpe, England, arriving in the UK on 1 May 1951.
- The closest airport to Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD) is Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN), which is located only 5 miles (9 kilometers) WNW of BAD.
- Construction of Barksdale Field began in 1931, when hangars, runways, and billets were built.
Facts about Kasungu Airport (KBQ):
- The closest airport to Kasungu Airport (KBQ) is Lilongwe International Airport Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), which is located 58 miles (93 kilometers) SSE of KBQ.
- Kasungu Airport (KBQ) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Kasungu Airport (KBQ) is Hilo International Airport (ITO), which is located 11,707 miles (18,840 kilometers) away in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 5.47 miles (8.81 km) WNW | Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN) | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States |     |
| 2 | 10.23 miles (16.46 km) WSW | Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States | |
| 3 | 37.60 miles (60.52 km) W | Harrison County Airport (ASL) | Marshall, Texas, United States | |
| 4 | 56.41 miles (90.79 km) NNE | Magnolia Municipal Airport (AGO) | Magnolia, Arkansas, United States | |
| 5 | 61.69 miles (99.27 km) W | East Texas Regional Airport (GGG) | Longview, Texas, United States | |
| 6 | 62.61 miles (100.76 km) E | Ruston Regional Airport (RSN) | Ruston, Louisiana, United States | |
| 7 | 68.45 miles (110.16 km) NNW | Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) | Texarkana, Arkansas, United States | |
| 8 | 70.00 miles (112.65 km) NE | South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD) | El Dorado, Arkansas, United States | |
| 9 | 93.33 miles (150.19 km) NNE | Harrell Field (CDH) | Camden, Arkansas, United States | |
| 10 | 94.69 miles (152.38 km) E | Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) | Monroe, Louisiana, United States | |
| 11 | 100.87 miles (162.33 km) WSW | Cherokee County Airport (JKV) | Jacksonville, Texas, United States | |
| 12 | 101.99 miles (164.13 km) W | Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) | Tyler, Texas, United States | |
| 13 | 104.18 miles (167.67 km) SE | Alexandria International Airport (AEX) | Alexandria, Louisiana, United States | |
| 14 | 108.38 miles (174.42 km) SW | Angelina County Airport (LFK) | Lufkin, Texas, United States | |
| 15 | 110.78 miles (178.28 km) SE | Esler Field (ESF) | Alexandria, Louisiana, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,883.67 miles (17,515.52 km) SSW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,776.68 miles (17,343.34 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,767.39 miles (17,328.39 km) ESE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 4 | 10,758.04 miles (17,313.35 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,741.52 miles (17,286.76 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,740.06 miles (17,284.41 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,739.98 miles (17,284.27 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,736.91 miles (17,279.34 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,736.21 miles (17,278.21 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,735.48 miles (17,277.03 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,719.17 miles (17,250.79 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,716.71 miles (17,246.83 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,710.03 miles (17,236.08 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,704.09 miles (17,226.52 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,682.82 miles (17,192.29 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 57.50 miles (92.54 km) SSE | Lilongwe International Airport Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) | Lilongwe, Malawi | |
| 2 | 70.13 miles (112.86 km) WSW | Chipata Airport (CIP) | Chipata, Zambia | |
| 3 | 90.81 miles (146.14 km) SE | Salima Airport (LMB) | Salima, Malawi | |
| 4 | 104.45 miles (168.09 km) W | Mfuwe Airport (MFU) | Mfuwe, Eastern Province, Zambia | |
| 5 | 114.49 miles (184.26 km) NNE | Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) | Mzuzu, Malawi | |
| 6 | 122.30 miles (196.82 km) E | Lichinga Airport (VXC) | Lichinga, Mozambique | |
| 7 | 122.30 miles (196.83 km) SE | Monkey Bay Airport (MYZ) | Monkey Bay, Malawi | |
| 8 | 143.05 miles (230.21 km) SE | Club Makokola Airport (CMK) | Club Makokola, Malawi | |
| 9 | 171.18 miles (275.48 km) N | Chelinda Airport (CEH) | Chelinda, Malawi | |
| 10 | 209.87 miles (337.75 km) SSE | Chileka International Airport (BLZ) | Blantyre, Malawi | |
| 11 | 213.45 miles (343.51 km) N | Karonga Airport (KGJ) | Karonga, Malawi | |
| 12 | 214.06 miles (344.49 km) S | Chingozi Airport (TCV) | Tete, Mozambique | |
| 13 | 214.06 miles (344.49 km) S | Chingozi Airport (TET) | Tete, Mozambique | |
| 14 | 240.06 miles (386.34 km) ESE | Cuamba Airport (FXO) | Cuamba, Mozambique | |
| 15 | 249.67 miles (401.80 km) NW | Kasama Airport (KAA) | Kasama, Zambia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,706.77 miles (18,840.18 km) NE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,667.16 miles (18,776.42 km) NE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,663.02 miles (18,769.77 km) NE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,653.87 miles (18,755.04 km) NE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,642.05 miles (18,736.02 km) NE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,611.47 miles (18,686.80 km) NE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,586.04 miles (18,645.88 km) NE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,570.97 miles (18,621.62 km) NE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,564.01 miles (18,610.42 km) NE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,545.16 miles (18,580.08 km) NE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,541.33 miles (18,573.93 km) NE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,491.69 miles (18,494.04 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,491.69 miles (18,494.04 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,484.39 miles (18,482.29 km) NE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,478.88 miles (18,473.41 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |