Nonstop flight route between Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom and Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(54°37'5"N by 5°52'20"W)
Arrival Airport:
(49°3'15"N by 123°52'12"W)
Distance from BHD to YCD:
4,424.93 miles (7,121.21 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom and Nanaimo Airport (YCD), Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,425 miles (or 7,121 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 George Best Belfast City Airport and Nanaimo 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 George Best Belfast City Airport and Nanaimo Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BHD / EGAC |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| GPS Coordinates: | 54°37'5"N by 5°52'20"W |
| Area Served: | Belfast, United Kingdom |
| Operator/Owner: | ABN AMRO |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 15 feet (5 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BHD |
| More Information: | BHD Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YCD / CYCD |
| Airport Name: | Nanaimo Airport |
| Location: | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 49°3'15"N by 123°52'12"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Nanaimo Airport Commission |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 92 feet (28 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YCD |
| More Information: | YCD Maps & Info |
Facts about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD):
- In addition to being known as "George Best Belfast City Airport", another name for BHD is "Belfast City Airport".
- The closest airport to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is Belfast International Airport (BFS), which is located only 14 miles (23 kilometers) WNW of BHD.
- In October 2012 Aer Lingus moved its services from Belfast International to the Airport.
- Sydenham Airport was established by Shorts beside its Belfast factory at Sydenham, Belfast in 1937.
- As the airport is adjacent to residential areas, the issue of noise pollution is a major one and a source of public debate.
- George Best Belfast City Airport handled 2,541,759 passengers last year.
- George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of George Best Belfast City Airport's relatively low elevation of 15 feet, planes can take off or land at George Best Belfast City 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.
- On 30 October 2007, Ryanair established its 23rd base at the airport.
- The furthest airport from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS), which is located 11,843 miles (19,059 kilometers) away in Stewart Island, New Zealand.
Facts about Nanaimo Airport (YCD):
- Because of Nanaimo Airport's relatively low elevation of 92 feet, planes can take off or land at Nanaimo 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.
- Nanaimo Airport, is located 7 nautical miles south southeast of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada at 3350 Spitfire Road,Cassidy.
- Nanaimo Airport (YCD) currently has only 1 runway.
- In 1999, the air terminal was named in honour of World War I ace Raymond Collishaw who was born in Nanaimo.
- The furthest airport from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,705 miles (17,228 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- The closest airport to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA), which is located only 8 miles (14 kilometers) NNW of YCD.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 14.00 miles (22.53 km) WNW | Belfast International Airport (BFS) | Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |     |
| 2 | 57.09 miles (91.87 km) N | Campbeltown Airport (CAL) | Campbeltown, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 3 | 59.11 miles (95.13 km) WNW | City of Derry Airport (LDY) | Derry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom | |
| 4 | 62.41 miles (100.44 km) SE | Isle of Man Airport (IOM) | Ronaldsway, Isle of Man, United Kingdom | |
| 5 | 72.97 miles (117.44 km) WSW | Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport (ENK) | Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom | |
| 6 | 75.17 miles (120.98 km) NNW | Islay Airport (ILY) | Islay, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 7 | 79.69 miles (128.24 km) NE | Glasgow-Prestwick Airport (PIK) | Prestwick (near Glasgow), Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 8 | 84.24 miles (135.57 km) S | Dublin Airport (DUB) | Dublin, Ireland | |
| 9 | 100.52 miles (161.76 km) N | Colonsay Airport (CSA) | Colonsay, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 10 | 102.55 miles (165.04 km) WNW | Donegal Airport (CFN) | Carrickfinn, Ireland | |
| 11 | 103.53 miles (166.62 km) NNE | Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 12 | 109.17 miles (175.69 km) SSE | Anglesey Airport (HLY) | Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom | |
| 13 | 110.15 miles (177.28 km) ESE | Barrow/Walney Island Airport (BWF) | Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom | |
| 14 | 111.99 miles (180.23 km) W | Sligo Airport (SXL) | Strandhill (near Sligo), Ireland | |
| 15 | 124.04 miles (199.62 km) ENE | Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX) | Carlisle, England, United Kingdom | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,842.54 miles (19,058.67 km) SSE | Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) | Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| 2 | 11,815.45 miles (19,015.07 km) SSE | Invercargill Airport (IVC) | Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 11,812.06 miles (19,009.62 km) SSE | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 11,756.65 miles (18,920.45 km) SSE | Oamaru Airport (OAM) | Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 11,753.72 miles (18,915.74 km) SSE | Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR) | Alexandra, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 11,732.06 miles (18,880.88 km) SSE | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | Queenstown, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 11,719.52 miles (18,860.69 km) SSE | Wanaka Airport (WKA) | Wanaka, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 11,712.43 miles (18,849.27 km) SSE | Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) (TIU) | Timaru, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 11,696.44 miles (18,823.55 km) SSE | Milford Sound Airport (MFN) | Milford Sound, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 11,689.17 miles (18,811.85 km) S | Ashburton Aerodrome (ASG) | Ashburton, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 11,675.38 miles (18,789.66 km) SSE | Glentanner Aerodrome (GTN) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 11,666.01 miles (18,774.58 km) SSE | Mount Cook Airport (MON) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 11,664.55 miles (18,772.23 km) S | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 11,644.21 miles (18,739.49 km) SSE | Fox Glacier Aerodrome (FGL) | Fox Glacier, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 11,602.09 miles (18,671.71 km) S | Hokitika Airport (HKK) | Hokitika, New Zealand | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 8.46 miles (13.61 km) NNW | Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 2 | 21.61 miles (34.78 km) SSE | Duncan Airport (DUQ) | Duncan, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 3 | 21.94 miles (35.31 km) SE | Ganges Water Aerodrome (YGG) | Ganges, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 4 | 28.88 miles (46.48 km) NNE | Sechelt Aerodrome (YHS) | Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 5 | 28.92 miles (46.54 km) ESE | Mayne Island Water Aerodrome (YAV) | Miner's Bay, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 6 | 30.68 miles (49.37 km) NW | Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) | Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 7 | 32.50 miles (52.31 km) ENE | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 8 | 34.63 miles (55.74 km) SE | Victoria International Airport (YYJ) | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 9 | 36.11 miles (58.11 km) SE | Bedwell Harbour Water Aerodrome (YBW) | Bedwell Harbour, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 10 | 38.07 miles (61.26 km) ENE | Vancouver Harbour Water Airport (CXH) | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 11 | 39.07 miles (62.88 km) E | Boundary Bay Airport (YDT) | Delta, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 12 | 39.43 miles (63.45 km) N | Pender Harbour Water Aerodrome (YPT) | Pender Harbour, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 13 | 44.66 miles (71.88 km) SE | Roche Harbor Seaplane Base (RCE) | San Juan Island, Washington, United States | |
| 14 | 47.98 miles (77.22 km) SSE | Esquimalt Airport (YPF) | Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 15 | 48.87 miles (78.65 km) SSE | Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,705.03 miles (17,228.04 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,644.66 miles (17,130.88 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,610.53 miles (17,075.94 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,597.49 miles (17,054.97 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,597.36 miles (17,054.75 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,569.26 miles (17,009.53 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,565.34 miles (17,003.22 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,558.48 miles (16,992.18 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,545.00 miles (16,970.50 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,534.06 miles (16,952.89 km) SE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,520.26 miles (16,930.67 km) S | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 12 | 10,509.93 miles (16,914.04 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,490.53 miles (16,882.83 km) S | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 14 | 10,481.69 miles (16,868.61 km) ESE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,465.50 miles (16,842.56 km) SSE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |