Nonstop flight route between Caloundra, Queensland, Australia and Mauke Island, Cook Islands:
Departure Airport:
(26°48'6"S by 153°6'17"E)
Arrival Airport:
(20°8'12"S by 157°20'40"W)
Distance from CUD to MUK:
3,154.80 miles (5,077.14 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Caloundra Airport (CUD), Caloundra, Queensland, Australia and Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK), Mauke Island, Cook Islands would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,155 miles (or 5,077 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 Caloundra Airport and Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke 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 Caloundra Airport and Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport). You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CUD / YCDR |
| Airport Name: | Caloundra Airport |
| Location: | Caloundra, Queensland, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 26°48'6"S by 153°6'17"E |
| Area Served: | Caloundra, Sunshine Coast |
| Operator/Owner: | Sunshine Coast Regional Council |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 125 feet (38 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CUD |
| More Information: | CUD Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MUK / NCMK |
| Airport Name: | Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) |
| Location: | Mauke Island, Cook Islands |
| GPS Coordinates: | 20°8'12"S by 157°20'40"W |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from MUK |
| More Information: | MUK Maps & Info |
Facts about Caloundra Airport (CUD):
- Early aircraft operations in the Caloundra area used the sandy beaches for takeoffs and landings, however as early as 1927, community groups were calling for the construction of an airport.
- The closest airport to Caloundra Airport (CUD) is Sunshine-Coast-Airport (MCY), which is located only 14 miles (22 kilometers) N of CUD.
- Caloundra is one of two bases for Chopperline Flight Academy, a provider of flight training, maintenance and corporate charter services for helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
- The furthest airport from Caloundra Airport (CUD) is La Palma Airport (SPC), which is located 11,864 miles (19,093 kilometers) away in La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain.
- Because of Caloundra Airport's relatively low elevation of 125 feet, planes can take off or land at Caloundra 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.
- Caloundra Airport (CUD) has 2 runways.
Facts about Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK):
- The furthest airport from Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK) is Faya-Largeau Airport (FYT), which is nearly antipodal to Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (meaning Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Faya-Largeau Airport), and is located 12,159 miles (19,568 kilometers) away in Faya-Largeau, Chad.
- The closest airport to Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK) is Mitiaro Island Airport (MOI), which is located 31 miles (50 kilometers) NW of MUK.
- Because of Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport)'s relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 13.73 miles (22.09 km) N | Sunshine-Coast-Airport (MCY) | Marcoola, Queensland, Australia |     |
| 2 | 40.20 miles (64.69 km) S | Brisbane Airport (BNE) | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | |
| 3 | 43.64 miles (70.23 km) NW | Gympie Airport (GYP) | Gympie, Queensland, Australia | |
| 4 | 79.48 miles (127.90 km) W | Kingaroy Airport (KGY) | Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia | |
| 5 | 92.24 miles (148.45 km) NNW | Maryborough Airport (MBH) | Maryborough, Queensland, Australia | |
| 6 | 97.34 miles (156.65 km) SSE | Gold Coast Airport (OOL) | Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia | |
| 7 | 103.40 miles (166.40 km) N | Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) | Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia | |
| 8 | 123.22 miles (198.30 km) NW | Gayndah Airport (GAH) | Gayndah, Queensland, Australia | |
| 9 | 139.94 miles (225.22 km) NNW | Bundaberg Airport (BDB) | Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia | |
| 10 | 140.33 miles (225.84 km) S | Lismore Airport (LSY) | Lismore, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 11 | 143.12 miles (230.33 km) S | Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) | Ballina, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 12 | 153.49 miles (247.02 km) W | Chincilla Airport (CCL) | Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia | |
| 13 | 159.50 miles (256.69 km) S | Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome (EVH) | Evans Head, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 14 | 159.81 miles (257.19 km) SW | Stanthorpe Airport (SNH) | Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia | |
| 15 | 181.30 miles (291.78 km) W | Miles Airport (WLE) | Miles, Queensland, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,863.89 miles (19,093.04 km) WNW | La Palma Airport (SPC) | La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 2 | 11,837.21 miles (19,050.10 km) W | La Gomera Airport (GMZ) | Alajeró / San Sebastián, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 3 | 11,798.13 miles (18,987.21 km) W | Tenerife-South Airport (TFS) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 4 | 11,780.73 miles (18,959.21 km) WNW | Tenerife North Airport (TFN) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 5 | 11,763.64 miles (18,931.69 km) N | Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) | Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde | |
| 6 | 11,738.06 miles (18,890.52 km) N | Cesária Évora International Airport (VXE) | São Vicente, Cape Verde | |
| 7 | 11,726.77 miles (18,872.36 km) N | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |
| 8 | 11,726.61 miles (18,872.10 km) W | Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) | Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 9 | 11,719.70 miles (18,860.98 km) WNW | Dakhla Airport (VIL) | Dakhla, Western Sahara | |
| 10 | 11,711.53 miles (18,847.83 km) NNW | Preguiça Airport (SNE) | São Nicolau, Cape Verde | |
| 11 | 11,706.59 miles (18,839.89 km) NW | Madeira Airport (FNC) | Funchal, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 12 | 11,697.24 miles (18,824.84 km) NNW | Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) | Sal Island, Cape Verde | |
| 13 | 11,693.65 miles (18,819.06 km) WNW | Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) | Nouadhibou, Mauritania | |
| 14 | 11,692.14 miles (18,816.63 km) WNW | La Güera Airport (ZLG) | La Güera, Western Sahara | |
| 15 | 11,677.69 miles (18,793.38 km) N | João Paulo II Airport (PDL) | Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 30.90 miles (49.73 km) NW | Mitiaro Island Airport (MOI) | Mitiaro Island, Cook Islands | |
| 2 | 126.83 miles (204.12 km) SSW | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 3 | 175.31 miles (282.13 km) WSW | Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) | Avarua, Cook Islands | |
| 4 | 416.24 miles (669.87 km) ESE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 421.51 miles (678.35 km) NE | Maupiti Airport (MAU) | Maupiti, Leeward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 446.80 miles (719.05 km) NE | Bora Bora Airport (BOB) | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 478.06 miles (769.36 km) ENE | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 528.48 miles (850.50 km) ENE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 536.08 miles (862.74 km) ENE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 675.06 miles (1,086.41 km) ENE | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 716.64 miles (1,153.31 km) NNW | Manihiki Island Airport (MHX) | Manihiki Island, Cook Islands | |
| 12 | 782.30 miles (1,258.99 km) ENE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 784.67 miles (1,262.80 km) ENE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 797.56 miles (1,283.54 km) ENE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 817.47 miles (1,315.59 km) ENE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,159.11 miles (19,568.14 km) ENE | Faya-Largeau Airport (FYT) | Faya-Largeau, Chad | |
| 2 | 12,154.37 miles (19,560.51 km) N | Kufra Airport (AKF) | Kufra, Libya | |
| 3 | 12,011.60 miles (19,330.75 km) WNW | Sharq Al-Owainat Airport (GSQ) | Sharq Al-Owainat, Egypt | |
| 4 | 11,986.06 miles (19,289.65 km) NNE | Abéché Airport (AEH) | Abéché, Chad | |
| 5 | 11,976.93 miles (19,274.95 km) N | Geneina Airport (EGN) | Geneina, Sudan | |
| 6 | 11,952.89 miles (19,236.27 km) NNW | El Fashir Airport (ELF) | El Fasher, Sudan | |
| 7 | 11,926.40 miles (19,193.63 km) W | Dongola Airport (DOG) | Dongola, Sudan | |
| 8 | 11,924.38 miles (19,190.37 km) NNE | Oum-Hadjer Airport (OUM) | Oum Hadjer, Chad | |
| 9 | 11,880.45 miles (19,119.68 km) NNE | Ati Airport (ATV) | Ati, Chad | |
| 10 | 11,876.44 miles (19,113.24 km) WNW | Ad-Dabbah Airport (AAD) | Al Dabbah, Sudan | |
| 11 | 11,875.43 miles (19,111.61 km) WNW | El Debba Airport (EDB) | El Debba (Al Dabbah), Sudan | |
| 12 | 11,857.84 miles (19,083.30 km) NNW | Nyala Airport (UYL) | Nyala, South Darfur, Sudan | |
| 13 | 11,853.76 miles (19,076.73 km) WNW | Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) | Wadi Halfa, Sudan | |
| 14 | 11,839.81 miles (19,054.28 km) WNW | Al Hufalysin Airport (ABS) | Abu Simbel, Egypt | |
| 15 | 11,827.15 miles (19,033.90 km) W | Merowe Airport (MWE) | Merowe, Sudan | |