Nonstop flight route between Cafunfo, Angola and Galena, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(8°47'0"S by 17°59'26"E)
Arrival Airport:
(64°44'9"N by 156°56'15"W)
Distance from CFF to GAL:
8,562.96 miles (13,780.71 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Aeroporto de Cafunfo (CFF), Cafunfo, Angola and Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL), Galena, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,563 miles (or 13,781 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 Aeroporto de Cafunfo and Edward G. Pitka Sr. 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 Aeroporto de Cafunfo and Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CFF / FNCF |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Cafunfo, Angola |
| GPS Coordinates: | 8°47'0"S by 17°59'26"E |
| Area Served: | Cafunfo |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2775 feet (846 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CFF |
| More Information: | CFF Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GAL / PAGA |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Galena, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 64°44'9"N by 156°56'15"W |
| Area Served: | Galena, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 153 feet (47 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GAL |
| More Information: | GAL Maps & Info |
Facts about Aeroporto de Cafunfo (CFF):
- In addition to being known as "Aeroporto de Cafunfo", another name for CFF is "Aeroporto de Cafunfo (Cafunfo)".
- The furthest airport from Aeroporto de Cafunfo (CFF) is Cassidy International Airport (CXI), which is located 11,868 miles (19,100 kilometers) away in Christmas Island, Kiribati.
- The closest airport to Aeroporto de Cafunfo (CFF) is Cuango-Luzamba Airport (LZM), which is located 23 miles (38 kilometers) S of CFF.
- Aeroporto de Cafunfo (CFF) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL):
- Because of Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport's relatively low elevation of 153 feet, planes can take off or land at Edward G. Pitka Sr. 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.
- As per Federal Aviation Administration records, the airport had 7,784 passenger boardings in calendar year 2008, 7,447 enplanements in 2009, and 12,421 in 2010.
- The furthest airport from Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,313 miles (16,598 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- In addition to being known as "Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport", another name for GAL is "(former Galena Air Force Base)".
- Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) has 2 runways.
- The airport also sports a ski-jump takeoff ramp at one end and provisions for arresting gear at the other, a leftover from the Cold War years as Galena Air Force Base, as tactical aircraft required more landing and takeoff space than was available on the runway.
- The closest airport to Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) is Koyukuk Airport (KYU), which is located 25 miles (41 kilometers) WNW of GAL.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 23.32 miles (37.52 km) S | Cuango-Luzamba Airport (LZM) | Luzamba, Angola |     |
| 2 | 125.41 miles (201.83 km) WSW | Malanje Airport (MEG) | Malange, Angola | |
| 3 | 164.48 miles (264.71 km) ESE | Catumbela Airport (CBT) | Catumbela, Angola | |
| 4 | 188.82 miles (303.88 km) E | Lucapa Airport (LBZ) | Lukapa, Angola | |
| 5 | 198.02 miles (318.69 km) WNW | Negage Airport (GXG) | Negage, Angola | |
| 6 | 205.10 miles (330.08 km) SSW | Aeroporto de Andulo (ANL) | Andulo, Angola | |
| 7 | 215.75 miles (347.22 km) ENE | Dundo Airport (DUE) | Dundo, Angola | |
| 8 | 241.76 miles (389.07 km) ENE | Nzagi Airport (NZA) | Nzagi (Andrada), Angola | |
| 9 | 243.58 miles (392.00 km) SSE | Luena Airport (LUO) | Luena, Moxico Province, Angola | |
| 10 | 264.61 miles (425.85 km) NNE | Kikwit Airport (KKW) | Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 11 | 268.25 miles (431.71 km) SW | Waku Kungo Airport/Cela (CEO) | Waco Kungo, Angola | |
| 12 | 283.76 miles (456.67 km) NNE | Idiofa Airport (IDF) | Idiofa, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 13 | 316.63 miles (509.57 km) SSW | Albano Machado (Huambo) Airport (NOV) | Huambo, Angola | |
| 14 | 318.06 miles (511.87 km) ESE | Villa Teixeira de Sousa Airport (UAL) | Luau, Moxico, Angola | |
| 15 | 324.99 miles (523.02 km) W | Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) | Luanda, Angola | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,868.30 miles (19,100.13 km) NW | Cassidy International Airport (CXI) | Christmas Island, Kiribati | |
| 2 | 11,689.81 miles (18,812.89 km) NE | Johnston Atoll Airport (JON) | Johnston Atoll, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands | |
| 3 | 11,581.30 miles (18,638.26 km) NNW | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,564.79 miles (18,611.68 km) NNW | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,553.53 miles (18,593.56 km) NNW | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,549.37 miles (18,586.87 km) NNW | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,543.58 miles (18,577.55 km) NNW | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,541.62 miles (18,574.39 km) NNW | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,532.64 miles (18,559.94 km) NNW | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,528.99 miles (18,554.06 km) NNW | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,528.99 miles (18,554.06 km) NNW | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,523.25 miles (18,544.83 km) NNW | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,521.68 miles (18,542.30 km) NNW | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,520.89 miles (18,541.02 km) NNW | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,520.35 miles (18,540.16 km) NNW | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 25.24 miles (40.63 km) WNW | Koyukuk Airport (KYU) | Koyukuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 33.53 miles (53.95 km) W | Nulato Airport (NUL) | Nulato, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 43.28 miles (69.66 km) E | Ruby Airport (RBY) | Ruby, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 60.86 miles (97.94 km) WSW | Kaltag Airport (KAL) | Kaltag, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 68.58 miles (110.37 km) NNE | Huslia Airport (HSL) | Huslia, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 83.93 miles (135.07 km) SSE | Bear Creek 3 Airport (BCC) | Bear Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 118.39 miles (190.53 km) NE | Hughes Airport (HUS) | Hughes, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 123.53 miles (198.81 km) SSE | Takotna Airport (TCT) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 124.64 miles (200.60 km) W | Koyuk Alfred Adams Airport (KKA) | Koyuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 127.30 miles (204.87 km) NE | Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO) | Utopia Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 127.43 miles (205.08 km) WNW | Haycock Airport (HAY) | Haycock, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 129.61 miles (208.58 km) WSW | Unalakleet Airport (UNK) | Unalakleet, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 129.70 miles (208.73 km) W | Shaktoolik Airport (SKK) | Shaktoolik, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 129.70 miles (208.73 km) SSE | McGrath Airport (MCG) | McGrath, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 130.57 miles (210.14 km) SSE | Tatalina LRRS Airport (TLJ) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,313.41 miles (16,597.78 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,309.38 miles (16,591.29 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,302.73 miles (16,580.59 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,276.31 miles (16,538.08 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,237.19 miles (16,475.12 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,131.03 miles (16,304.27 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,076.40 miles (16,216.36 km) SE | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM) | Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica | |
| 8 | 10,075.25 miles (16,214.50 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,017.04 miles (16,120.83 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,016.20 miles (16,119.47 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,015.87 miles (16,118.95 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,008.98 miles (16,107.85 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,001.06 miles (16,095.11 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 14 | 9,991.80 miles (16,080.21 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 9,991.52 miles (16,079.76 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |