Nonstop flight route between Chania, Greece and Charleston, South Carolina, United States:
Departure Airport:
(35°31'54"N by 24°8'58"E)
Arrival Airport:
(32°53'54"N by 80°2'26"W)
Distance from CHQ to CHS:
5,629.73 miles (9,060.16 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis" (CHQ), Chania, Greece and Charleston International Airport (CHS), Charleston, South Carolina, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,630 miles (or 9,060 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 Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis" and Charleston International 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 Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis" and Charleston International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CHQ / LGSA |
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| Location: | Chania, Greece |
| GPS Coordinates: | 35°31'54"N by 24°8'58"E |
| Area Served: | Chania, Crete |
| Airport Type: | Public/military |
| Elevation: | 490 feet (149 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CHQ |
| More Information: | CHQ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CHS / KCHS |
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| Location: | Charleston, South Carolina, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 32°53'54"N by 80°2'26"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Charleston County Joint Base Charleston |
| Airport Type: | Public / Military |
| Elevation: | 46 feet (14 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CHS |
| More Information: | CHS Maps & Info |
Facts about Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis" (CHQ):
- Maleme Airport was constructed by the British Military, shortly before the Second World War.
- Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis" (CHQ) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis"'s relatively low elevation of 490 feet, planes can take off or land at Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis" 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 Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis" (CHQ) is Rurutu Airport (RUR), which is located 11,492 miles (18,495 kilometers) away in Rurutu, French Polynesia.
- The focus on civil aviation for the west of Crete has not always been on the current location.
- In addition to being known as "Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis"", other names for CHQ include "Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Χανίων, "Δασκαλογιάννης"" and "Kratikos Aerolimenas Chanion Daskalogiannis".
- Other than by car, the facility is linked by airport buses to the city of Chania, from where transfer to other buses is possible.
- The closest airport to Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis" (CHQ) is Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), which is located 60 miles (96 kilometers) ESE of CHQ.
Facts about Charleston International Airport (CHS):
- Charleston International Airport handled 2,913,265 passengers last year.
- Charleston International Airport (CHS) has 2 runways.
- CARTA, the regional mass transit system, serves the airport with three routes that operate seven days a week from 6:00 a.m.
- The closest airport to Charleston International Airport (CHS) is Lowcountry Regional Airport (RBW), which is located 35 miles (56 kilometers) W of CHS.
- In addition to being known as "Charleston International Airport", another name for CHS is "Charleston Field".
- The furthest airport from Charleston International Airport (CHS) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,561 miles (18,606 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Throughout its history, all four domestic legacy carriers and their predecessor companies have served Charleston International Airport.
- Because of Charleston International Airport's relatively low elevation of 46 feet, planes can take off or land at Charleston 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.
- General aviation services are located on the east side of the airport and are operated by the Charleston County Aviation Authority.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 59.51 miles (95.77 km) ESE | Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) | Heraklion, Crete, Greece |     |
| 2 | 81.56 miles (131.25 km) NW | Kythira National Airport "Alexandros Aristotelous Onassis" (KIT) | Kithira, Greece | |
| 3 | 82.55 miles (132.86 km) NNE | Milos Island National Airport (MLO) | Milos, Greece | |
| 4 | 95.50 miles (153.70 km) NE | Santorini National Airport (JTR) | Santorini, Thira, Greece | |
| 5 | 112.09 miles (180.39 km) E | Sitia Airport (JSH) | Sitia, Crete, Greece | |
| 6 | 115.84 miles (186.43 km) NNE | Paros National Airport (PAS) | Paros, Greece | |
| 7 | 126.74 miles (203.96 km) NNE | Naxos Island National Airport (JNX) | Naxos Island, Greece | |
| 8 | 134.18 miles (215.93 km) NNW | Porto Kheli Airport (PKH) | Porto Cheli, Argolis, Greece | |
| 9 | 134.58 miles (216.59 km) NW | Sparti Airport (SPJ) | Sparti, Laconia, Greece | |
| 10 | 138.03 miles (222.14 km) NNE | Syros National Airport "Demetrius Vikelas" (JSY) | Syros Island, Greece | |
| 11 | 143.89 miles (231.57 km) ENE | Astypalaia Island National Airport (JTY) | Astypalaia Island, Greece | |
| 12 | 147.40 miles (237.22 km) NNE | Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK) | Mykonos Island, Greece | |
| 13 | 155.50 miles (250.25 km) E | Kasos Island Public Airport (KSJ) | Kasos Island, Greece | |
| 14 | 158.94 miles (255.78 km) NW | Kalamata International Airport (KLX) | Kalamata, Greece | |
| 15 | 166.53 miles (268.00 km) N | Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) | Athens, Greece | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,492.32 miles (18,495.05 km) SSW | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,486.52 miles (18,485.72 km) S | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 3 | 11,418.26 miles (18,375.87 km) SSE | Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) | Avarua, Cook Islands | |
| 4 | 11,369.24 miles (18,296.97 km) S | Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK) | Mauke Island, Cook Islands | |
| 5 | 11,346.95 miles (18,261.10 km) S | Mitiaro Island Airport (MOI) | Mitiaro Island, Cook Islands | |
| 6 | 11,205.33 miles (18,033.19 km) SE | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 11,137.19 miles (17,923.53 km) SSW | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,135.41 miles (17,920.66 km) SSW | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,101.28 miles (17,865.73 km) SSW | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,098.17 miles (17,860.74 km) S | Maupiti Airport (MAU) | Maupiti, Leeward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,094.00 miles (17,854.01 km) SSW | Bora Bora Airport (BOB) | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,029.27 miles (17,749.85 km) SSW | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,012.45 miles (17,722.78 km) SE | Niue International Airport (IUE) | Alofi, Niue | |
| 14 | 10,983.42 miles (17,676.05 km) ESE | Gisborne Airport (GIS) | Gisborne, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 10,975.42 miles (17,663.19 km) SW | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 34.84 miles (56.07 km) W | Lowcountry Regional Airport (RBW) | Walterboro, South Carolina, United States | |
| 2 | 48.20 miles (77.56 km) SW | Beaufort County Airport (BFT) | Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States | |
| 3 | 48.43 miles (77.94 km) NE | Robert F. Swinnie Airport (ADR) | Andrews, South Carolina, United States | |
| 4 | 50.51 miles (81.29 km) NE | Georgetown County Airport (GGE) | Georgetown, South Carolina, United States | |
| 5 | 60.28 miles (97.00 km) SW | Hilton Head Airport (HHH) | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States | |
| 6 | 61.08 miles (98.30 km) NW | Orangeburg Municipal Airport (OGB) | Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States | |
| 7 | 77.98 miles (125.49 km) NNW | Sumter Airport (SUM) | Sumter, South Carolina, United States | |
| 8 | 78.31 miles (126.02 km) NNW | Shaw Air Force Base (SSC) | Sumter, South Carolina, United States | |
| 9 | 81.87 miles (131.76 km) WNW | Barnwell Regional Airport (BNL) | Barnwell, South Carolina, United States | |
| 10 | 83.14 miles (133.80 km) NNW | McEntire Joint National Guard Base Marine Corps Auxiliary Airfield CongareeCongaree Army Airfield (MMT) | Eastover, South Carolina, United States | |
| 11 | 83.78 miles (134.82 km) NE | Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States | |
| 12 | 86.14 miles (138.62 km) SW | Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) | Savannah, Georgia (near Hilton Head, South Carolina), United States | |
| 13 | 88.99 miles (143.22 km) SW | Hunter Army Airfield (SVN) | Savannah, Georgia, United States | |
| 14 | 90.75 miles (146.05 km) NNE | Florence Regional Airport (FLO) | Florence, South Carolina, United States | |
| 15 | 92.28 miles (148.51 km) NW | Jim Hamilton - L.B. Owens Airport (CUB) | Columbia, South Carolina, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,561.49 miles (18,606.37 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,544.21 miles (18,578.55 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,531.39 miles (18,557.93 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,527.71 miles (18,552.01 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,527.16 miles (18,551.11 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,518.16 miles (18,536.63 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,511.97 miles (18,526.68 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,508.21 miles (18,520.62 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,501.72 miles (18,510.17 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,501.63 miles (18,510.04 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,486.11 miles (18,485.05 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,464.26 miles (18,449.89 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,453.42 miles (18,432.45 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,440.73 miles (18,412.03 km) WSW | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,414.64 miles (18,370.04 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |