Nonstop flight route between Brunswick, Georgia, United States and Kitkatla, British Columbia, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(31°15'32"N by 81°27'59"W)
Arrival Airport:
(53°47'59"N by 130°25'58"W)
Distance from BQK to YKK:
2,860.04 miles (4,602.78 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK), Brunswick, Georgia, United States and Kitkatla Water Aerodrome (YKK), Kitkatla, British Columbia, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,860 miles (or 4,603 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 Kitkatla Water Aerodrome, 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 Kitkatla Water Aerodrome. 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: | YKK / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Kitkatla, British Columbia, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 53°47'59"N by 130°25'58"W |
| Operator/Owner: | The Gitxaala Nation |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from YKK |
| More Information: | YKK Maps & Info |
Facts about Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK):
- As TRAWING 8 was decommissioned and VT-86 transferred to Training Air Wing SIX at NAS Pensacola, Florida, the Glynn County community hastily took control of its destiny when a group of 19 community leaders formed the Glynco Steering Committee to attract new users to the facility.
- Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) currently has only 1 runway.
- 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.
- 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.
- On April 5, 1991, Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311 crashed while on approach to the airport.
- In addition to being known as "Brunswick Golden Isles Airport", another name for BQK is "Glynco Jetport".
- 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.
Facts about Kitkatla Water Aerodrome (YKK):
- The closest airport to Kitkatla Water Aerodrome (YKK) is Prince Rupert Airport (YPR), which is located 34 miles (54 kilometers) N of YKK.
- Because of Kitkatla Water Aerodrome's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Kitkatla Water Aerodrome 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 furthest airport from Kitkatla Water Aerodrome (YKK) is Port Alfred Airport (AFD), which is located 10,652 miles (17,143 kilometers) away in Port Alfred, South Africa.
- In addition to being known as "Kitkatla Water Aerodrome", another name for YKK is "CAP7".
| 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 | 33.57 miles (54.03 km) N | Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) | Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 2 | 37.33 miles (60.07 km) N | Prince Rupert/Seal Cove Water Airport (ZSW) | Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 3 | 55.24 miles (88.91 km) ESE | Hartley Bay Water Aerodrome (YTB) | Hartley Bay, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 4 | 68.11 miles (109.61 km) WSW | Sandspit Airport (YZP) | Sandspit, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 5 | 70.62 miles (113.66 km) WNW | Masset Airport (ZMT) | Masset, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 6 | 88.15 miles (141.86 km) ENE | Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT) | Terrace, British Columbia and Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 7 | 97.30 miles (156.58 km) NNW | Annette Island Airport (ANN) | Annette Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 97.63 miles (157.12 km) SW | Tasu Water Aerodrome (YTU) | Tasu, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 9 | 102.82 miles (165.47 km) NNW | Metlakatla Seaplane Base (MTM) | Metlakatla, Annette Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 117.53 miles (189.15 km) NNW | Ketchikan Harbor Seaplane Base (WFB) | Ketchikan, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 118.95 miles (191.44 km) NNW | Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) | Ketchikan, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 136.65 miles (219.92 km) NW | Hydaburg Seaplane Base (HYG) | Hydaburg, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 145.98 miles (234.93 km) NW | Hollis Clark Bay Seaplane Base (HYL) | Hollis, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 146.31 miles (235.46 km) N | Hyder Seaplane Base (WHD) | Hyder, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 146.32 miles (235.48 km) SE | Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL) | Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,652.50 miles (17,143.49 km) SE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,649.55 miles (17,138.75 km) SE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,638.64 miles (17,121.19 km) SE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,585.57 miles (17,035.78 km) SE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,583.70 miles (17,032.76 km) SE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,535.21 miles (16,954.73 km) SE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,526.58 miles (16,940.85 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,511.03 miles (16,915.83 km) SE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,493.97 miles (16,888.36 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,481.33 miles (16,868.03 km) SE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,464.99 miles (16,841.72 km) SE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,462.08 miles (16,837.05 km) SE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,454.46 miles (16,824.78 km) SE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,451.09 miles (16,819.35 km) SSE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,444.97 miles (16,809.51 km) S | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |