Nonstop flight route between Brunswick, Georgia, United States and Big Mountain, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(31°15'32"N by 81°27'59"W)
Arrival Airport:
(59°21'39"N by 155°15'32"W)
Distance from BQK to BMX:
3,826.73 miles (6,158.51 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK), Brunswick, Georgia, United States and Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX), Big Mountain, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,827 miles (or 6,159 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 Brunswick Golden Isles Airport and Big Mountain Air Force Station, 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 Brunswick Golden Isles Airport and Big Mountain Air Force Station. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BQK / KBQK |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Brunswick, Georgia, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 31°15'32"N by 81°27'59"W |
| Area Served: | Brunswick, Georgia |
| Operator/Owner: | Glynn County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 26 feet (8 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BQK |
| More Information: | BQK Maps & Info |
Arrival 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 |
Facts about Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK):
- Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) currently has only 1 runway.
- On April 5, 1991, Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311 crashed while on approach to the airport.
- The closest airport to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) is Malcolm McKinnon Airport (SSI), which is located only 9 miles (14 kilometers) SSE of BQK.
- Because of Brunswick Golden Isles Airport's relatively low elevation of 26 feet, planes can take off or land at Brunswick Golden Isles 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 entire community was stunned when plans were announced to close the base at the end of 1974.
- The Glynn County Airport Commission was established in 1980 to manage and develop new opportunities for both the Brunswick and St.
- The furthest airport from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) is Kalbarri Airport (KAX), which is located 11,460 miles (18,443 kilometers) away in Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia.
- In addition to being known as "Brunswick Golden Isles Airport", another name for BQK is "Glynco Jetport".
- Brunswick Golden Isles Airport covers an area of 2,003 acres at an elevation of 26 feet above mean sea level.
Facts about Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX):
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "Big Mountain Air Force Station", another name for BMX is "37AK".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 8.62 miles (13.87 km) SSE | Malcolm McKinnon Airport (SSI) | Brunswick, Georgia, United States |     |
| 2 | 43.91 miles (70.67 km) N | MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield (LIY) | Fort Stewart, Hinesville, Georgia, United States | |
| 3 | 54.44 miles (87.62 km) SSW | Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
| 4 | 54.89 miles (88.33 km) W | Waycross-Ware County AirportWaycross Army Airfield (AYS) | Waycross, Georgia, United States | |
| 5 | 55.22 miles (88.87 km) NNE | Hunter Army Airfield (SVN) | Savannah, Georgia, United States | |
| 6 | 58.87 miles (94.74 km) S | Imeson FieldJacksonville Army AirfieldNaval Auxiliary Air Station Jacksonville #1 (IJX) | Jacksonville, Illinois, United States | |
| 7 | 59.95 miles (96.49 km) S | Naval Station Mayport (NRB) | Mayport, Florida, United States | |
| 8 | 61.99 miles (99.77 km) NNE | Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) | Savannah, Georgia (near Hilton Head, South Carolina), United States | |
| 9 | 63.80 miles (102.68 km) S | Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (CRG) | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
| 10 | 71.82 miles (115.59 km) S | NAS Jacksonville (NIP) | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
| 11 | 80.57 miles (129.67 km) NE | Hilton Head Airport (HHH) | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States | |
| 12 | 83.61 miles (134.55 km) NW | Vidalia Regional AirportVidalia-Lyons Army Airfield (VDI) | Vidalia, Georgia, United States | |
| 13 | 86.04 miles (138.47 km) N | Statesboro-Bulloch County AirportStatesboro Army Air Field (TBR) | Statesboro, Georgia, United States | |
| 14 | 90.12 miles (145.03 km) S | Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST) | St. Augustine, Florida, United States | |
| 15 | 93.46 miles (150.41 km) NNE | Beaufort County Airport (BFT) | Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,460.26 miles (18,443.45 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,456.10 miles (18,436.76 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,455.37 miles (18,435.59 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,454.78 miles (18,434.64 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,452.77 miles (18,431.40 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,440.60 miles (18,411.81 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,436.06 miles (18,404.51 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,426.33 miles (18,388.86 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,416.23 miles (18,372.60 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,415.37 miles (18,371.22 km) WSW | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,410.89 miles (18,364.00 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,402.24 miles (18,350.07 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,394.36 miles (18,337.39 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,384.29 miles (18,321.20 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,311.27 miles (18,203.68 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 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 | |