Nonstop flight route between Bau-Bau, Buton, Indonesia and Sleetmute, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(5°29'16"S by 122°34'5"E)
Arrival Airport:
(61°42'2"N by 157°9'56"W)
Distance from BUW to SLQ:
6,235.88 miles (10,035.65 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Betoambari Airport (BUW), Bau-Bau, Buton, Indonesia and Sleetmute Airport (SLQ), Sleetmute, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,236 miles (or 10,036 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 Betoambari Airport and Sleetmute 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 Betoambari Airport and Sleetmute Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BUW / WAWB |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Bau-Bau, Buton, Indonesia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 5°29'16"S by 122°34'5"E |
| Area Served: | Bau-Bau |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 105 feet (32 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BUW |
| More Information: | BUW Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SLQ / PASL |
| Airport Name: | Sleetmute Airport |
| Location: | Sleetmute, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 61°42'2"N by 157°9'56"W |
| Area Served: | Sleetmute, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 190 feet (58 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SLQ |
| More Information: | SLQ Maps & Info |
Facts about Betoambari Airport (BUW):
- The furthest airport from Betoambari Airport (BUW) is Washabo Airstrip (WSO), which is nearly antipodal to Betoambari Airport (meaning Betoambari Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Washabo Airstrip), and is located 12,413 miles (19,976 kilometers) away in Washabo, Suriname.
- The closest airport to Betoambari Airport (BUW) is Haluoleo Airport (WMA) (KDI), which is located 98 miles (157 kilometers) N of BUW.
- Because of Betoambari Airport's relatively low elevation of 105 feet, planes can take off or land at Betoambari 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.
- Betoambari Airport (BUW) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "Betoambari Airport", another name for BUW is "Bandara Betoambari".
Facts about Sleetmute Airport (SLQ):
- Sleetmute Airport (SLQ) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Sleetmute Airport (SLQ) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,523 miles (16,935 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- Because of Sleetmute Airport's relatively low elevation of 190 feet, planes can take off or land at Sleetmute 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 closest airport to Sleetmute Airport (SLQ) is Red Devil Airport (RDV), which is located only 9 miles (14 kilometers) NW of SLQ.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 97.71 miles (157.24 km) N | Haluoleo Airport (WMA) (KDI) | Kendari, Indonesia |     |
| 2 | 209.46 miles (337.08 km) W | Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (SHIAM) (UPG) | Makassar, Indonesia | |
| 3 | 219.02 miles (352.48 km) S | Wonopito Airport (LWE) | Lewoleba, Indonesia | |
| 4 | 219.04 miles (352.51 km) S | Frans Seda Airport (MOF) | Maumere, Indonesia | |
| 5 | 220.66 miles (355.12 km) NNW | Soroako Airport (SQR) | Soroako, Indonesia | |
| 6 | 229.67 miles (369.61 km) SE | Alor Island Airport (ARD) | Alor Island, Indonesia | |
| 7 | 240.44 miles (386.95 km) SSW | H. Hasan Aroeboesman Airport (ENE) | Ende, Flores, Indonesia | |
| 8 | 245.56 miles (395.19 km) SSW | Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW) | Bajawa, Indonesia | |
| 9 | 254.39 miles (409.39 km) NW | Andi Jemma Airport (MXB) | Masamba, Indonesia | |
| 10 | 276.92 miles (445.66 km) SW | Komodo Airport (LBJ) | Labuan Bajo, Flores Island, Indonesia | |
| 11 | 292.84 miles (471.28 km) SE | Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) | Dili, East Timor (Timor-Leste) | |
| 12 | 306.02 miles (492.50 km) ENE | Namrole Airport (NRE) | Buru, Indonesia | |
| 13 | 307.78 miles (495.32 km) N | Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW) | Luwuk, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia | |
| 14 | 310.02 miles (498.92 km) SSE | Haliwen Airport (ABU) | Atambua, Indonesia | |
| 15 | 314.38 miles (505.94 km) N | Bolaang Airport (BJG) | Bolaang, Indonesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,412.63 miles (19,976.14 km) NW | Washabo Airstrip (WSO) | Washabo, Suriname | |
| 2 | 12,394.71 miles (19,947.30 km) NW | Majoor Henry Fernandes Airport (ICK) | Nieuw-Nickerie, Suriname | |
| 3 | 12,378.62 miles (19,921.41 km) WNW | Wageningen Airstrip (AGI) | Wageningen, Suriname | |
| 4 | 12,356.51 miles (19,885.83 km) WNW | Totness Airstrip (TOT) | Totness, Coronie, Suriname | |
| 5 | 12,346.98 miles (19,870.49 km) NE | Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) | Georgetown, Guyana | |
| 6 | 12,334.55 miles (19,850.48 km) NNE | Ogle Airport (OGL) | Georgetown, Guyana | |
| 7 | 12,282.45 miles (19,766.63 km) W | Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) | Zanderij (near Paramaribo), Suriname | |
| 8 | 12,281.06 miles (19,764.40 km) W | Zorg en Hoop Airport (ORG) | Paramaribo, Suriname | |
| 9 | 12,277.67 miles (19,758.95 km) WNW | Laduani Airstrip (LDO) | Ladouanie, Suriname | |
| 10 | 12,274.56 miles (19,753.94 km) WNW | Botopasi Airstrip (BTO) | Botopasi, Suriname | |
| 11 | 12,268.42 miles (19,744.05 km) NW | Cayana Airstrip (AAJ) | Awaradam, Suriname | |
| 12 | 12,267.94 miles (19,743.28 km) NW | Djoemoe Airstrip (DOE) | Djumu (Djoemoe), Suriname | |
| 13 | 12,236.69 miles (19,692.99 km) NW | Tepoe Airstrip (KCB) | Kasikasima, Suriname | |
| 14 | 12,235.09 miles (19,690.42 km) NW | Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) | Paloemeu, Suriname | |
| 15 | 12,224.16 miles (19,672.83 km) WNW | Drietabbetje Airstrip (DRJ) | Drietabbetje, Suriname | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 8.54 miles (13.75 km) NW | Red Devil Airport (RDV) | Red Devil, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 19.86 miles (31.96 km) ENE | Stony River Airport (SRV) | Stony River, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 33.70 miles (54.24 km) WNW | Crooked Creek Airport (CKD) | Crooked Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 67.13 miles (108.04 km) SE | Sparrevohn LRRS Airport (SVW) | Sparrevohn, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 67.79 miles (109.10 km) W | Chuathbaluk Airport (CHU) | Chuathbaluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 78.44 miles (126.24 km) W | Aniak Airport (ANI) | Aniak, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 90.90 miles (146.29 km) NNE | Tatalina LRRS Airport (TLJ) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 91.23 miles (146.83 km) WNW | Holy Cross Airport (HCR) | Holy Cross, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 96.50 miles (155.30 km) NNE | Takotna Airport (TCT) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 99.93 miles (160.83 km) NNE | McGrath Airport (MCG) | McGrath, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 103.40 miles (166.40 km) NW | Shageluk Airport (SHX) | Shageluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 104.90 miles (168.82 km) W | Kalskag Airport (KLG) | Kalskag, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 106.08 miles (170.72 km) WSW | Nyac Airport (ZNC) | Nyac, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 117.41 miles (188.96 km) NW | Anvik Airport (ANV) | Anvik, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 124.38 miles (200.17 km) NW | Grayling Airport (KGX) | Grayling, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,523.23 miles (16,935.46 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,517.90 miles (16,926.87 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,511.64 miles (16,916.81 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,483.83 miles (16,872.04 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,443.82 miles (16,807.65 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,336.87 miles (16,635.54 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,279.09 miles (16,542.54 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,223.64 miles (16,453.31 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,223.09 miles (16,452.43 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,222.55 miles (16,451.55 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,215.36 miles (16,439.99 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,209.24 miles (16,430.14 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,198.98 miles (16,413.63 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,195.49 miles (16,408.00 km) SSW | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,189.37 miles (16,398.16 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |