Nonstop flight route between Big Mountain, Alaska, United States and Cleve, South Australia, Australia:
Departure Airport:
(59°21'39"N by 155°15'32"W)
Arrival Airport:
(33°42'36"S by 136°30'17"E)
Distance from BMX to CVC:
7,509.23 miles (12,084.91 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX), Big Mountain, Alaska, United States and Cleve Airport (CVC), Cleve, South Australia, Australia would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,509 miles (or 12,085 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 Big Mountain Air Force Station and Cleve 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 Big Mountain Air Force Station and Cleve Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BMX / PABM |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Big Mountain, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°21'39"N by 155°15'32"W |
| Operator/Owner: | U.S. Air Force |
| Airport Type: | Military |
| Elevation: | 663 feet (202 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BMX |
| More Information: | BMX Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CVC / YCEE |
| Airport Name: | Cleve Airport |
| Location: | Cleve, South Australia, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 33°42'36"S by 136°30'17"E |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 589 feet (180 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CVC |
| More Information: | CVC Maps & Info |
Facts about Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX):
- Because of Big Mountain Air Force Station's relatively low elevation of 663 feet, planes can take off or land at Big Mountain Air Force Station 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.
- In addition to being known as "Big Mountain Air Force Station", another name for BMX is "37AK".
- The furthest airport from Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,683 miles (17,193 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) is Kokhanok Airport (KNK), which is located only 17 miles (27 kilometers) ENE of BMX.
Facts about Cleve Airport (CVC):
- Because of Cleve Airport's relatively low elevation of 589 feet, planes can take off or land at Cleve 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.
- Cleve Airport (CVC) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Cleve Airport (CVC) is Flores Airport (FLW), which is located 11,645 miles (18,741 kilometers) away in Flores Island, Azores, Portugal.
- The closest airport to Cleve Airport (CVC) is Cowell Airport (CCW), which is located 22 miles (36 kilometers) E of CVC.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 16.81 miles (27.05 km) ENE | Kokhanok Airport (KNK) | Kokhanok, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 22.79 miles (36.68 km) W | Igiugig Airport (IGG) | Igiugig, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 26.65 miles (42.88 km) S | Kulik Lake Airport (LKK) | Kulik Lake, Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 29.75 miles (47.88 km) NNE | Iliamna Airport (ILI) | Iliamna, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 45.22 miles (72.77 km) NNE | Nondalton Airport (NNL) | Nondalton, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 49.67 miles (79.93 km) NE | Pedro Bay Airport (PDB) | Pedro Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 58.77 miles (94.58 km) WSW | Levelock Airport (KLL) | Levelock, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 66.81 miles (107.52 km) NNE | Port Alsworth Airport (PTA) | Port Alsworth, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 68.42 miles (110.11 km) SW | King Salmon Airport (AKN) | King Salmon, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 74.47 miles (119.85 km) WNW | Koliganek Airport (KGK) | Koliganek, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 74.60 miles (120.06 km) W | New Stuyahok Airport (KNW) | New Stuyahok, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 76.16 miles (122.57 km) SW | Naknek Airport (NNK) | Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 76.91 miles (123.77 km) SW | South Naknek Airport (WSN) | South Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 77.94 miles (125.43 km) W | Ekwok Airport (KEK) | Ekwok, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 92.42 miles (148.74 km) WSW | Portage Creek Airport (PCA) | Portage Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,683.01 miles (17,192.60 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,681.67 miles (17,190.43 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,660.12 miles (17,155.76 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,651.02 miles (17,141.12 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,612.34 miles (17,078.86 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,506.32 miles (16,908.24 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,450.26 miles (16,818.02 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,392.32 miles (16,724.78 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,391.02 miles (16,722.69 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,391.00 miles (16,722.65 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,384.21 miles (16,711.72 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,366.75 miles (16,683.62 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,366.57 miles (16,683.33 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,359.96 miles (16,672.69 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,354.99 miles (16,664.70 km) SSE | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 22.43 miles (36.10 km) E | Cowell Airport (CCW) | Cowell, South Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 91.83 miles (147.79 km) ENE | Port Pirie Airport (PPI) | Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 141.38 miles (227.53 km) WNW | Streaky Bay Airport (KBY) | Streaky Bay, South Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 143.66 miles (231.19 km) SE | Adelaide Airport (ADL) | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 150.01 miles (241.42 km) SSE | Kingscote Airport (KGC) | Kingscote, South Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 191.25 miles (307.79 km) NE | Wilpena Pound (HWK) | Hawker, South Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 195.42 miles (314.49 km) WNW | Ceduna Airport (CED) | Ceduna, South Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 229.05 miles (368.63 km) N | Andamooka Airport (ADO) | Andamooka, South Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 241.23 miles (388.23 km) E | Renmark Airport (RMK) | Renmark, South Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 242.59 miles (390.42 km) NNE | Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) | Leigh Creek, South Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 311.45 miles (501.23 km) ENE | Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) | Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 12 | 321.74 miles (517.79 km) E | Mildura Airport (MQL) | Mildura, Victoria, Australia | |
| 13 | 327.24 miles (526.64 km) ESE | Robinvale Airport (RBC) | Robinvale, Victoria, Australia | |
| 14 | 339.36 miles (546.15 km) NNW | Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) | Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 360.16 miles (579.62 km) ESE | Hopetoun Airport (HTU) | Hopetoun, Victoria, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,645.29 miles (18,741.23 km) WNW | Flores Airport (FLW) | Flores Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 2 | 11,637.76 miles (18,729.11 km) NW | Corvo Airport (CVU) | Corvo Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 3 | 11,548.81 miles (18,585.96 km) WNW | Horta International Airport (HOR) | Horta, Azores, Portugal | |
| 4 | 11,533.91 miles (18,561.98 km) WNW | Pico Airport (PIX) | Pico Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 5 | 11,501.34 miles (18,509.57 km) WNW | Graciosa Airport (GRW) | Graciosa Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 6 | 11,459.97 miles (18,442.99 km) WNW | Lajes Air Base (TER) | Lajes, Azores, Portugal | |
| 7 | 11,402.22 miles (18,350.05 km) WNW | João Paulo II Airport (PDL) | Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal | |
| 8 | 11,381.51 miles (18,316.72 km) WNW | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |
| 9 | 11,362.11 miles (18,285.49 km) NNE | St. John's International Airport (YYT) | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| 10 | 11,317.09 miles (18,213.04 km) NNE | Saint-Pierre Airport (FSP) | Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France | |
| 11 | 11,293.19 miles (18,174.59 km) NNE | Miquelon Airport (MQC) | Miquelon, Saint Pierre and Miquelon | |
| 12 | 11,240.94 miles (18,090.50 km) NNE | Gander International Airport (YQX) | Gander, Newfoundland, Canada | |
| 13 | 11,213.06 miles (18,045.62 km) NE | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) | Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| 14 | 11,208.43 miles (18,038.18 km) E | L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) | Ferry Reach (near Hamilton), Bermuda | |
| 15 | 11,183.21 miles (17,997.59 km) NE | Port Hawkesbury Airport (YPS) | Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada | |