Nonstop flight route between Blantyre, Malawi and Kansas City, Missouri, United States:
Departure Airport:
(15°40'44"S by 34°58'26"E)
Arrival Airport:
(39°7'23"N by 94°35'34"W)
Distance from BLZ to MKC:
9,000.30 miles (14,484.54 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Chileka International Airport (BLZ), Blantyre, Malawi and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), Kansas City, Missouri, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,000 miles (or 14,485 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 Chileka International Airport and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown 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 Chileka International Airport and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BLZ / FWCL |
| Airport Name: | Chileka International Airport |
| Location: | Blantyre, Malawi |
| GPS Coordinates: | 15°40'44"S by 34°58'26"E |
| Area Served: | Blantyre, Malawi |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2555 feet (779 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BLZ |
| More Information: | BLZ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MKC / KMKC |
| Airport Name: | Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport |
| Location: | Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 39°7'23"N by 94°35'34"W |
| Area Served: | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 756 feet (230 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MKC |
| More Information: | MKC Maps & Info |
Facts about Chileka International Airport (BLZ):
- Chileka International Airport (BLZ) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) is Chingozi Airport (TCV), which is located 93 miles (150 kilometers) WSW of BLZ.
- The furthest airport from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) is Hilo International Airport (ITO), which is located 11,721 miles (18,863 kilometers) away in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
Facts about Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC):
- The airport is on the north side of the confluence of the Kansas River and Missouri River.
- Despite concerns about the airport being unsafe, Air Force One frequently uses it during Presidential visits.
- The furthest airport from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,758 miles (17,313 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) has 2 runways.
- Because of Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport's relatively low elevation of 756 feet, planes can take off or land at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown 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 closest airport to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), which is located only 14 miles (22 kilometers) NNW of MKC.
- This airport replaced Richards Field as Kansas City's main airport.
- The downtown airport has been renamed for Charles Wheeler who was mayor when Kansas City International opened.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 93.45 miles (150.39 km) WSW | Chingozi Airport (TCV) | Tete, Mozambique |     |
| 2 | 93.45 miles (150.39 km) WSW | Chingozi Airport (TET) | Tete, Mozambique | |
| 3 | 95.38 miles (153.51 km) N | Club Makokola Airport (CMK) | Club Makokola, Malawi | |
| 4 | 110.30 miles (177.51 km) N | Monkey Bay Airport (MYZ) | Monkey Bay, Malawi | |
| 5 | 119.50 miles (192.31 km) ENE | Cuamba Airport (FXO) | Cuamba, Mozambique | |
| 6 | 135.34 miles (217.80 km) N | Salima Airport (LMB) | Salima, Malawi | |
| 7 | 152.98 miles (246.20 km) NNW | Lilongwe International Airport Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) | Lilongwe, Malawi | |
| 8 | 167.32 miles (269.27 km) N | Lichinga Airport (VXC) | Lichinga, Mozambique | |
| 9 | 197.66 miles (318.11 km) SE | Quelimane Airport (UEL) | Quelimane, Mozambique | |
| 10 | 209.87 miles (337.75 km) NNW | Kasungu Airport (KBQ) | Kasungu, Malawi | |
| 11 | 216.70 miles (348.74 km) NW | Chipata Airport (CIP) | Chipata, Zambia | |
| 12 | 260.46 miles (419.17 km) SSW | Chimoio Airport (VPY) | Chimoio, Mozambique | |
| 13 | 263.16 miles (423.51 km) NW | Mfuwe Airport (MFU) | Mfuwe, Eastern Province, Zambia | |
| 14 | 276.62 miles (445.18 km) SSW | Mutare Airport (UTA) | Mutare, Zimbabwe | |
| 15 | 284.53 miles (457.90 km) S | Beira Airport (BEW) | Beira, Mozambique | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,720.68 miles (18,862.56 km) ENE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,677.13 miles (18,792.47 km) ENE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,676.10 miles (18,790.81 km) ENE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,659.43 miles (18,763.99 km) ENE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,657.76 miles (18,761.30 km) ENE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,634.10 miles (18,723.22 km) ENE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,606.66 miles (18,679.07 km) ENE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,590.54 miles (18,653.13 km) ENE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,578.78 miles (18,634.20 km) ENE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,565.90 miles (18,613.46 km) ENE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,560.28 miles (18,604.43 km) ENE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,506.84 miles (18,518.43 km) ENE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,506.84 miles (18,518.43 km) ENE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,498.35 miles (18,504.76 km) ENE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,495.44 miles (18,500.08 km) ENE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 13.69 miles (22.03 km) NNW | Kansas City International Airport (MCI) | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| 2 | 20.56 miles (33.10 km) SSW | Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) | Olathe, Kansas, United States | |
| 3 | 24.26 miles (39.04 km) NW | Sherman Army AirfieldSherman Air Force Base (FLV) | Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, United States | |
| 4 | 25.75 miles (41.44 km) SW | New Century AirCenter (JCI) | Olathe, Kansas, United States | |
| 5 | 34.34 miles (55.26 km) WSW | Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC) | Lawrence, Kansas, United States | |
| 6 | 47.92 miles (77.11 km) NNW | Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) | St. Joseph, Missouri, United States | |
| 7 | 55.34 miles (89.07 km) W | Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) | Topeka, Kansas, United States | |
| 8 | 62.37 miles (100.37 km) ESE | Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) | Knob Noster, Missouri, United States | |
| 9 | 74.54 miles (119.97 km) E | Marshall Memorial Municipal Airport (MHL) | Marshall, Missouri, United States | |
| 10 | 81.41 miles (131.01 km) ESE | Sedalia Regional Airport (DMO) | Sedalia, Missouri, United States | |
| 11 | 85.15 miles (137.04 km) NE | Trenton Municipal Airport (TRX) | Trenton, Missouri, United States | |
| 12 | 92.03 miles (148.10 km) S | Fort Scott Municipal Airport (FSK) | Fort Scott, Kansas, United States | |
| 13 | 102.03 miles (164.20 km) WSW | Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) | Emporia, Kansas, United States | |
| 14 | 111.42 miles (179.32 km) W | Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) | Manhattan, Kansas, United States | |
| 15 | 111.48 miles (179.42 km) SSW | Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU) | Chanute, Kansas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,757.56 miles (17,312.57 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,735.42 miles (17,276.94 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,712.70 miles (17,240.38 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,709.99 miles (17,236.02 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,682.40 miles (17,191.62 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,666.84 miles (17,166.58 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,657.74 miles (17,151.93 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,655.73 miles (17,148.70 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,636.22 miles (17,117.29 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,622.67 miles (17,095.48 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,614.99 miles (17,083.13 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,605.42 miles (17,067.72 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,569.45 miles (17,009.84 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,569.08 miles (17,009.24 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,568.18 miles (17,007.79 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |