Nonstop flight route between Cordova, Alaska, United States and Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Departure Airport:
(60°32'38"N by 145°43'36"W)
Arrival Airport:
(8°38'30"S by 25°15'10"E)
Distance from CKU to KMN:
8,820.56 miles (14,195.28 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU), Cordova, Alaska, United States and Kamina Air Base (KMN), Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,821 miles (or 14,195 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 Cordova Municipal Airport and Kamina Air 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 Cordova Municipal Airport and Kamina Air Base. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CKU / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Cordova, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 60°32'38"N by 145°43'36"W |
| Area Served: | Cordova, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 12 feet (4 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CKU |
| More Information: | CKU Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KMN / FZSA |
| Airport Name: | Kamina Air Base |
| Location: | Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| GPS Coordinates: | 8°38'30"S by 25°15'10"E |
| Airport Type: | Military |
| Elevation: | 3543 feet (1,080 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KMN |
| More Information: | KMN Maps & Info |
Facts about Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU):
- Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,561 miles (16,996 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- Because of Cordova Municipal Airport's relatively low elevation of 12 feet, planes can take off or land at Cordova Municipal 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.
- In addition to being known as "Cordova Municipal Airport", another name for CKU is "(Cordova Army Airfield)".
- The closest airport to Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) is Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV), which is located only 9 miles (15 kilometers) ESE of CKU.
Facts about Kamina Air Base (KMN):
- The closest airport to Kamina Air Base (KMN) is Kolwezi Airport (KWZ), which is located 148 miles (238 kilometers) S of KMN.
- Kamina Air Base (KMN) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Kamina Air Base (KMN) is Cassidy International Airport (CXI), which is located 11,943 miles (19,221 kilometers) away in Christmas Island, Kiribati.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 9.21 miles (14.82 km) ESE | Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) | Cordova, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 16.53 miles (26.60 km) WSW | Boswell Bay Airport (BSW) | Boswell Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 39.73 miles (63.94 km) NW | Tatitlek Airport (TEK) | Tatitlek, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 44.39 miles (71.43 km) NNW | Valdez Airport (VDZ) | Valdez, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 78.21 miles (125.87 km) SSW | Middleton Island Airport (MDO) | Middleton Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 83.95 miles (135.11 km) WSW | Chenega Bay Airport (NCN) | Chenega, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 97.60 miles (157.08 km) N | Copper Center Airport (CZC) | Copper Center, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 111.68 miles (179.73 km) N | Gulkana Airport (GKN) | Gulkana, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 112.92 miles (181.73 km) NE | McCarthy Airport (MXY) | McCarthy, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 115.13 miles (185.29 km) ESE | Yakataga Airport (CYT) | Cape Yakataga, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 115.75 miles (186.28 km) ENE | May Creek Airport (MYK) | May Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 129.48 miles (208.38 km) W | Seward Airport (SWD) | Seward, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 133.77 miles (215.28 km) NW | Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) | Palmer, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 140.98 miles (226.89 km) WNW | Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) | Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 144.87 miles (233.14 km) ESE | Icy Bay Airport (ICY) | Icy Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,560.97 miles (16,996.19 km) SSE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,542.48 miles (16,966.44 km) SSE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,527.18 miles (16,941.82 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,513.86 miles (16,920.37 km) SSE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,470.69 miles (16,850.90 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,417.00 miles (16,764.50 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,377.88 miles (16,701.54 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,303.03 miles (16,581.08 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,295.90 miles (16,569.61 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,294.92 miles (16,568.02 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,294.49 miles (16,567.33 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,292.01 miles (16,563.34 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,287.94 miles (16,556.80 km) SSE | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,266.81 miles (16,522.78 km) SSE | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,263.36 miles (16,517.23 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 147.76 miles (237.79 km) S | Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) | Kolwezi, Lualaba District, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 2 | 159.23 miles (256.25 km) NW | Gandajika Airport (GDJ) | Gandajika, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 3 | 208.92 miles (336.22 km) NNW | Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) | Mbuji Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | 250.77 miles (403.58 km) SW | Villa Teixeira de Sousa Airport (UAL) | Luau, Moxico, Angola | |
| 5 | 254.04 miles (408.83 km) NNE | Kongolo Airport (KOO) | Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 6 | 255.52 miles (411.22 km) SSE | Solwezi Airport (SLI) | Solwezi, Zambia | |
| 7 | 256.00 miles (411.99 km) SE | Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) | Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 8 | 268.85 miles (432.68 km) NW | Kananga Airport (KGA) | Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 9 | 273.94 miles (440.86 km) WNW | Nzagi Airport (NZA) | Nzagi (Andrada), Angola | |
| 10 | 275.11 miles (442.75 km) SW | Cazombo Airport (CAV) | Cazombo, Angola | |
| 11 | 284.94 miles (458.57 km) NNW | Lusambo Airport (LBO) | Lusambo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 12 | 300.93 miles (484.30 km) SE | Mansa Airport (MNS) | Mansa, Luapula Province, Zambia | |
| 13 | 309.14 miles (497.52 km) W | Lucapa Airport (LBZ) | Lukapa, Angola | |
| 14 | 315.26 miles (507.36 km) WNW | Dundo Airport (DUE) | Dundo, Angola | |
| 15 | 325.46 miles (523.77 km) SSE | Kasompe Airport (CGJ) | Chingola, Zambia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,943.34 miles (19,220.89 km) NNE | Cassidy International Airport (CXI) | Christmas Island, Kiribati | |
| 2 | 11,671.09 miles (18,782.76 km) N | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,665.17 miles (18,773.23 km) N | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,660.38 miles (18,765.51 km) N | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,649.53 miles (18,748.05 km) N | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,630.27 miles (18,717.06 km) N | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,592.82 miles (18,656.80 km) N | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,584.98 miles (18,644.17 km) N | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,582.54 miles (18,640.25 km) N | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,575.87 miles (18,629.51 km) N | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,558.33 miles (18,601.29 km) N | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,555.79 miles (18,597.19 km) N | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,535.77 miles (18,564.98 km) NNE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,535.77 miles (18,564.98 km) NNE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,534.18 miles (18,562.41 km) NNE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |