Nonstop flight route between Boosaaso, Somalia and Kelso, Washington, United States:
Departure Airport:
(11°16'32"N by 49°8'59"E)
Arrival Airport:
(46°7'5"N by 122°53'53"W)
Distance from BSA to KLS:
8,440.64 miles (13,583.86 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA), Boosaaso, Somalia and Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS), Kelso, Washington, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,441 miles (or 13,584 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 Bender Qassim International Airport and Southwest Washington Regional 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 Bender Qassim International Airport and Southwest Washington Regional Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BSA / HCMF |
| Airport Name: | Bender Qassim International Airport |
| Location: | Boosaaso, Somalia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 11°16'32"N by 49°8'59"E |
| Area Served: | Bosaso, Somalia |
| Operator/Owner: | Puntland Ministry of Aviation and Airports |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 3 feet (1 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BSA |
| More Information: | BSA Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KLS / KKLS |
| Airport Name: | Southwest Washington Regional Airport |
| Location: | Kelso, Washington, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 46°7'5"N by 122°53'53"W |
| Area Served: | Longview-Kelso Metropolitan Area |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Kelso |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 20 feet (6 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KLS |
| More Information: | KLS Maps & Info |
Facts about Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA):
- Construction of the Bender Qassim International Airport started in 2007.
- Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA) has 2 runways.
- Following the 2008 Puntland presidential elections, airport renovations came to a standstill as greater focus was placed on activities in the regional capital of Garowe.
- In 2012, a Product-Sharing Agreement signed between the Puntland government and the Australian oil company Range Resources earmarked $5 million for the construction of an airport runway.
- The closest airport to Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA) is Candala Airport (CXN), which is located 54 miles (86 kilometers) ENE of BSA.
- Because of Bender Qassim International Airport's relatively low elevation of 3 feet, planes can take off or land at Bender Qassim International 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 furthest airport from Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA) is Atuona Airport (AUQ), which is located 11,873 miles (19,107 kilometers) away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
Facts about Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS):
- The furthest airport from Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,876 miles (17,503 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- The closest airport to Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) is South Lewis County Airport (TDO), which is located 25 miles (41 kilometers) N of KLS.
- Because of Southwest Washington Regional Airport's relatively low elevation of 20 feet, planes can take off or land at Southwest Washington Regional 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.
- There is one flight school located at the airport.
- Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 53.56 miles (86.20 km) ENE | Candala Airport (CXN) | Candala, Somalia |     |
| 2 | 118.02 miles (189.93 km) ENE | Alula Airport (ALU) | Alula, Somalia | |
| 3 | 127.28 miles (204.83 km) WSW | Erigavo Airport (ERA) | Erigavo, Somalia | |
| 4 | 234.50 miles (377.40 km) N | Riyan Airport (MKX) | Mukalla, Yemen | |
| 5 | 272.15 miles (437.98 km) WSW | Burao Airport (BUO) | Burao, Somalia | |
| 6 | 275.15 miles (442.81 km) NW | Ataq Airport (AXK) | Ataq, Yemen | |
| 7 | 292.11 miles (470.11 km) WSW | Berbera Airport (BBO) | Berbera, Somalia | |
| 8 | 298.43 miles (480.28 km) WNW | Aden International Airport (ADE) | Aden, Yemen | |
| 9 | 325.00 miles (523.03 km) N | Sayun AirportSeiyun Airport (GXF) | Seiyun, Yemen | |
| 10 | 331.40 miles (533.33 km) SSW | Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK) | Galcaio, Somalia | |
| 11 | 334.64 miles (538.55 km) NW | Beihan Airport (BHN) | Beihan, Yemen | |
| 12 | 364.73 miles (586.98 km) WSW | Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA) | Hargeisa, Somalia | |
| 13 | 376.80 miles (606.40 km) WNW | Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) | Ta'izz, Yemen | |
| 14 | 395.76 miles (636.91 km) NNE | Al Ghaydha Airport (AAY) | Al Ghaydah, Yemen | |
| 15 | 400.22 miles (644.09 km) W | Obock Airport (OBC) | Obock, Djibouti | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,872.61 miles (19,107.07 km) E | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,800.62 miles (18,991.21 km) SE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,693.32 miles (18,818.52 km) ESE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,672.30 miles (18,784.71 km) SE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,615.02 miles (18,692.51 km) SE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,604.84 miles (18,676.13 km) SE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,589.74 miles (18,651.83 km) ESE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,578.69 miles (18,634.05 km) SSE | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,503.38 miles (18,512.85 km) ESE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,389.77 miles (18,330.01 km) ESE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,388.78 miles (18,328.42 km) ESE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,376.64 miles (18,308.88 km) ESE | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,369.91 miles (18,298.04 km) ESE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,349.94 miles (18,265.90 km) ESE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,341.73 miles (18,252.70 km) ESE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 25.20 miles (40.56 km) N | South Lewis County Airport (TDO) | Toledo, Washington, United States | |
| 2 | 39.34 miles (63.31 km) SSE | Portland International Airport (PDX) | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| 3 | 39.99 miles (64.36 km) S | Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO) | Hillsboro / Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| 4 | 46.01 miles (74.04 km) SSE | Portland-Troutdale Airport (TTD) | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| 5 | 47.01 miles (75.66 km) W | Astoria Regional Airport (AST) | Astoria, Oregon, United States | |
| 6 | 57.72 miles (92.89 km) ESE | Cascade Locks State Airport (CZK) | Cascade Locks, Oregon, United States | |
| 7 | 58.83 miles (94.67 km) N | Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) | Olympia, Washington, United States | |
| 8 | 68.10 miles (109.59 km) NNE | Gray Army Airfield (GRF) | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| 9 | 73.24 miles (117.88 km) NNE | McChord Field/McChord AFB (TCM) | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| 10 | 76.87 miles (123.70 km) NW | Bowerman Airport (HQM) | Hoquiam, Washington, United States | |
| 11 | 77.98 miles (125.49 km) N | Sanderson Field (SHN) | Shelton, Washington, United States | |
| 12 | 80.89 miles (130.19 km) N | Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| 13 | 81.64 miles (131.39 km) SW | Pacific City State Airport (PFC) | Pacific City, Oregon, United States | |
| 14 | 83.66 miles (134.64 km) S | McNary Field (SLE) | Salem, Oregon, United States | |
| 15 | 90.15 miles (145.08 km) ESE | Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) | The Dalles, Oregon, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,875.78 miles (17,502.83 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,805.79 miles (17,390.18 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,720.93 miles (17,253.62 km) S | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 10,691.41 miles (17,206.11 km) S | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,661.62 miles (17,158.17 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 6 | 10,660.63 miles (17,156.58 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,649.46 miles (17,138.61 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,645.98 miles (17,133.01 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,641.31 miles (17,125.48 km) SSE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,631.92 miles (17,110.37 km) ESE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,629.07 miles (17,105.79 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,627.57 miles (17,103.37 km) ESE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,620.73 miles (17,092.37 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,605.30 miles (17,067.54 km) SSE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,603.83 miles (17,065.16 km) ESE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |