Nonstop flight route between Big Mountain, Alaska, United States and Malindi, Kenya:
Departure Airport:
(59°21'39"N by 155°15'32"W)
Arrival Airport:
(3°12'53"S by 40°6'0"E)
Distance from BMX to MYD:
8,471.47 miles (13,633.48 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 Malindi Airport (MYD), Malindi, Kenya would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,471 miles (or 13,633 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 Malindi 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 Malindi 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: | MYD / HKML |
| Airport Name: | Malindi Airport |
| Location: | Malindi, Kenya |
| GPS Coordinates: | 3°12'53"S by 40°6'0"E |
| Area Served: | Malindi |
| Operator/Owner: | Kenya Airports Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public, Civilian |
| Elevation: | 76 feet (23 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MYD |
| More Information: | MYD Maps & Info |
Facts about Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX):
- In addition to being known as "Big Mountain Air Force Station", another name for BMX is "37AK".
- 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.
- Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) currently has only 1 runway.
- 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.
- 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 Malindi Airport (MYD):
- Malindi Airport is an airport in Kenya.
- Malindi Airport (MYD) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Malindi Airport (MYD) is Atuona Airport (AUQ), which is located 11,538 miles (18,568 kilometers) away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
- Because of Malindi Airport's relatively low elevation of 76 feet, planes can take off or land at Malindi 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 airport is a medium-sized airport that serves the town of Malindi.
- The closest airport to Malindi Airport (MYD) is Bamburi Airport (BMQ), which is located 59 miles (94 kilometers) SSW of MYD.
| 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 | 58.69 miles (94.46 km) SSW | Bamburi Airport (BMQ) | Bamburi, Kenya | |
| 2 | 66.98 miles (107.79 km) SSW | Moi International Airport (MBA) | Mombasa, Kenya | |
| 3 | 87.21 miles (140.36 km) NE | Manda Airport (LAU) | Lamu, Kenya | |
| 4 | 117.30 miles (188.78 km) N | Hola Airport (HOA) | Hola, Kenya | |
| 5 | 119.77 miles (192.74 km) NE | Kiwayu Airport (KWY) | Kiwayu, Kenya | |
| 6 | 141.48 miles (227.68 km) W | Kilaguni Airport (ILU) | Kilaguni, Kenya | |
| 7 | 191.65 miles (308.43 km) W | Moshi Airport (QSI) | Moshi, Tanzania | |
| 8 | 192.29 miles (309.46 km) N | Garissa Airport (GAS) | Garissa, Kenya | |
| 9 | 200.60 miles (322.83 km) WNW | Amboseli Airport (ASV) | Amboseli, Kenya | |
| 10 | 209.22 miles (336.71 km) W | Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) | Kilimanjaro, Tanzania | |
| 11 | 216.33 miles (348.15 km) SSW | Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) | Zanzibar, Tanzania | |
| 12 | 240.14 miles (386.47 km) W | Arusha Airport (ARK) | Arusha, Tanzania | |
| 13 | 253.76 miles (408.38 km) NE | Kismayo Airport (KMU) | Kisimayu, Somalia | |
| 14 | 255.32 miles (410.89 km) WNW | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | Nairobi, Kenya | |
| 15 | 260.51 miles (419.26 km) SSW | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,537.64 miles (18,567.99 km) S | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,229.42 miles (18,071.96 km) E | Cassidy International Airport (CXI) | Christmas Island, Kiribati | |
| 3 | 11,146.00 miles (17,937.70 km) SSE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,142.38 miles (17,931.88 km) SSE | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,119.90 miles (17,895.70 km) S | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,094.33 miles (17,854.55 km) S | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,080.93 miles (17,832.99 km) SSE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,064.42 miles (17,806.42 km) SSE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,049.34 miles (17,782.15 km) SSE | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,048.54 miles (17,780.86 km) SSE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,044.74 miles (17,774.75 km) S | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,965.35 miles (17,646.97 km) SSE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,964.10 miles (17,644.96 km) S | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,937.66 miles (17,602.42 km) S | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,905.70 miles (17,550.99 km) NE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |