Nonstop flight route between Bazaruto Island, Mozambique and Anchorage, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(21°32'34"S by 35°28'22"E)
Arrival Airport:
(61°15'5"N by 149°48'23"W)
Distance from BZB to EDF:
9,681.46 miles (15,580.76 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Bazaruto Island Airport (BZB), Bazaruto Island, Mozambique and Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF), Anchorage, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,681 miles (or 15,581 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 Bazaruto Island Airport and Elmendorf Air Force Base, 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 Bazaruto Island Airport and Elmendorf Air Force Base. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BZB / |
| Airport Name: | Bazaruto Island Airport |
| Location: | Bazaruto Island, Mozambique |
| GPS Coordinates: | 21°32'34"S by 35°28'22"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Aeroportos de Moçambique |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BZB |
| More Information: | BZB Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | EDF / PAED |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Anchorage, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 61°15'5"N by 149°48'23"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from EDF |
| More Information: | EDF Maps & Info |
Facts about Bazaruto Island Airport (BZB):
- The closest airport to Bazaruto Island Airport (BZB) is Indigo Bay Lodge Airport (IBL), which is located only 11 miles (18 kilometers) S of BZB.
- The furthest airport from Bazaruto Island Airport (BZB) is Hilo International Airport (ITO), which is located 11,745 miles (18,902 kilometers) away in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
- Bazaruto Island Airport (BZB) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF):
- The closest airport to Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) is Merrill Field (MRI), which is located only 3 miles (5 kilometers) SSW of EDF.
- That importance was further recognized when the F-15E Strike Eagle equipped 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron was reassigned to Elmendorf Air Force Base from Clark Air Base in the Philippines in May 1991.
- The furthest airport from Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,542 miles (16,965 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- The late 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s brought about a gradual, but significant decline in air defense forces in Alaska due to mission changes and the demands of the Vietnam War.
- In addition to being known as "Elmendorf Air Force Base", another name for EDF is "JB Elmendorf-Richardson".
- The first Air Force unit to be assigned to Alaska, the 18th Pursuit Squadron, arrived in February 1941.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11.44 miles (18.41 km) S | Indigo Bay Lodge Airport (IBL) | Bazaruto Island, Mozambique |     |
| 2 | 21.55 miles (34.68 km) S | Benguerra Island Airport (BCW) | Benguera Island, Mozambique | |
| 3 | 34.42 miles (55.39 km) SSW | Vilankulo Airport (VNX) | Vilanculos, Mozambique | |
| 4 | 126.08 miles (202.90 km) NNW | Beira Airport (BEW) | Beira, Mozambique | |
| 5 | 161.29 miles (259.57 km) S | Inhambane Airport (INH) | Inhambane, Mozambique | |
| 6 | 205.50 miles (330.72 km) WNW | Chipinge Airport (CHJ) | Chipinge, Zimbabwe | |
| 7 | 211.87 miles (340.97 km) NW | Chimoio Airport (VPY) | Chimoio, Mozambique | |
| 8 | 253.42 miles (407.84 km) W | Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) | Chiredzi, Zimbabwe | |
| 9 | 254.82 miles (410.10 km) NW | Mutare Airport (UTA) | Mutare, Zimbabwe | |
| 10 | 269.51 miles (433.73 km) NNE | Quelimane Airport (UEL) | Quelimane, Mozambique | |
| 11 | 315.22 miles (507.29 km) WNW | Masvingo Airport (MVZ) | Masvingo, Zimbabwe | |
| 12 | 321.00 miles (516.59 km) WSW | Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) | Phalaborwa, South Africa | |
| 13 | 336.79 miles (542.01 km) SW | Mala Mala Airport (AAM) | Mala Mala, South Africa | |
| 14 | 341.89 miles (550.22 km) SW | Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) | Hoedspruit, South Africa | |
| 15 | 353.73 miles (569.28 km) SSW | Maputo International Airport (MPM) | Maputo, Mozambique | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,745.08 miles (18,901.83 km) E | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,709.41 miles (18,844.42 km) E | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,704.21 miles (18,836.05 km) E | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,700.18 miles (18,829.57 km) E | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,695.04 miles (18,821.29 km) E | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,681.88 miles (18,800.12 km) E | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,669.02 miles (18,779.42 km) E | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,653.85 miles (18,755.01 km) E | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,635.88 miles (18,726.09 km) E | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,634.78 miles (18,724.31 km) E | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,627.71 miles (18,712.94 km) E | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,575.39 miles (18,628.74 km) E | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,575.39 miles (18,628.74 km) E | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,568.48 miles (18,617.62 km) E | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,565.85 miles (18,613.38 km) E | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 2.90 miles (4.67 km) SSW | Merrill Field (MRI) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 5.10 miles (8.20 km) E | Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) | Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 8.32 miles (13.39 km) SW | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 19.67 miles (31.66 km) N | Big Lake Airport (BGQ) | Big Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 23.84 miles (38.37 km) NNE | Wasilla Airport (WWA) | Wasilla, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 33.56 miles (54.01 km) NE | Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) | Palmer, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 35.67 miles (57.40 km) NNW | Willow Airport (WOW) | Willow, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 41.57 miles (66.91 km) W | Beluga Airport (BVU) | Beluga, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 45.99 miles (74.01 km) WSW | Tyonek Airport (TYE) | Tyonek, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 67.10 miles (107.99 km) NW | Skwentna Airport (SKW) | Skwentna, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 67.29 miles (108.30 km) SW | Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) | Kenai, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 67.79 miles (109.09 km) SW | Soldotna Airport (SXQ) | Soldotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 74.47 miles (119.84 km) N | Talkeetna Airport (TKA) | Talkeetna, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 78.79 miles (126.80 km) S | Seward Airport (SWD) | Seward, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 101.75 miles (163.75 km) SE | Chenega Bay Airport (NCN) | Chenega, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,541.86 miles (16,965.44 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,522.61 miles (16,934.46 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,517.40 miles (16,926.08 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,484.34 miles (16,872.87 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,482.65 miles (16,870.14 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,383.23 miles (16,710.15 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,336.91 miles (16,635.60 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,268.85 miles (16,526.07 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,264.17 miles (16,518.54 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,259.58 miles (16,511.15 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,259.02 miles (16,510.25 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,253.10 miles (16,500.73 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,250.65 miles (16,496.78 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,237.04 miles (16,474.88 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,227.30 miles (16,459.21 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |