Nonstop flight route between Coen, Queensland, Australia and Fairbanks, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(13°45'42"S by 143°7'0"E)
Arrival Airport:
(64°48'53"N by 147°51'23"W)
Distance from CUQ to FAI:
6,485.16 miles (10,436.82 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Coen Airport (CUQ), Coen, Queensland, Australia and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI), Fairbanks, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,485 miles (or 10,437 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 Coen Airport and Fairbanks 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 Coen Airport and Fairbanks 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: | CUQ / YCOE |
| Airport Name: | Coen Airport |
| Location: | Coen, Queensland, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 13°45'42"S by 143°7'0"E |
| Area Served: | Coen, Queensland |
| Operator/Owner: | Cook Shire Council |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 533 feet (162 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CUQ |
| More Information: | CUQ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | FAI / PAFA |
| Airport Name: | Fairbanks International Airport |
| Location: | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 64°48'53"N by 147°51'23"W |
| Area Served: | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 434 feet (132 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 4 |
| View all routes: | Routes from FAI |
| More Information: | FAI Maps & Info |
Facts about Coen Airport (CUQ):
- Because of Coen Airport's relatively low elevation of 533 feet, planes can take off or land at Coen 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.
- The furthest airport from Coen Airport (CUQ) is Cesária Évora International Airport (VXE), which is located 11,621 miles (18,702 kilometers) away in São Vicente, Cape Verde.
- Coen Airport (CUQ) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Coen Airport (CUQ) is Lockhart River Airport (IRG), which is located 69 miles (110 kilometers) N of CUQ.
Facts about Fairbanks International Airport (FAI):
- Pan American World Airways had also served Fairbanks since 1932.
- The closest airport to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is Ladd Army Airfield (FBK), which is located only 7 miles (12 kilometers) ENE of FAI.
- Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) has 4 runways.
- The furthest airport from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,289 miles (16,558 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- Because of Fairbanks International Airport's relatively low elevation of 434 feet, planes can take off or land at Fairbanks 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 68.54 miles (110.31 km) N | Lockhart River Airport (IRG) | Lockhart River, Queensland, Australia |     |
| 2 | 97.90 miles (157.56 km) WNW | Aurukun Airport (AUU) | Aurukun, Queensland, Australia | |
| 3 | 109.65 miles (176.47 km) NW | Weipa Airport (WEI) | Weipa, Queensland, Australia | |
| 4 | 127.78 miles (205.64 km) SW | Edward River Airport (EDR) | Edward River, Queensland, Australia | |
| 5 | 129.29 miles (208.07 km) NNW | Agnew Airport (AGW) | Agnew, Queensland, Australia | |
| 6 | 150.04 miles (241.47 km) SW | Kowanyama Airport (KWM) | Kowanyama, Queensland, Australia | |
| 7 | 168.80 miles (271.65 km) ESE | Lizard Island Airport (LZR) | Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia | |
| 8 | 180.64 miles (290.71 km) SE | Cooktown Airport (CTN) | Cooktown, Queensland, Australia | |
| 9 | 199.23 miles (320.63 km) NNW | Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) | Bamaga, Queensland, Australia | |
| 10 | 226.40 miles (364.35 km) NNW | Horn Island Airport (HID) | Horn Island, Queensland, Australia | |
| 11 | 251.72 miles (405.11 km) NNW | Kubin Airport (KUG) | Kubin, Moa Island, Queensland, Australia | |
| 12 | 251.81 miles (405.25 km) SSE | Chillagoe Airport (LLG) | Chillagoe, Queensland, Australia | |
| 13 | 256.49 miles (412.78 km) N | Coconut Island (CNC) | Coconut Island (Poruma Island), Queensland, Australia | |
| 14 | 257.55 miles (414.48 km) NNW | Badu Island Airport (BDD) | Badu Island, Queensland, Australia | |
| 15 | 265.74 miles (427.67 km) S | Abingdon Airport (ABG) | Abingdon, Queensland, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,620.76 miles (18,701.76 km) WNW | Cesária Évora International Airport (VXE) | São Vicente, Cape Verde | |
| 2 | 11,616.61 miles (18,695.08 km) WNW | Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) | Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde | |
| 3 | 11,602.96 miles (18,673.10 km) W | São Filipe Airport (SFL) | Fogo, Cape Verde | |
| 4 | 11,592.83 miles (18,656.81 km) W | Mosteiros Airport (MTI) | Mosteiros, Cape Verde | |
| 5 | 11,574.44 miles (18,627.21 km) WNW | Preguiça Airport (SNE) | São Nicolau, Cape Verde | |
| 6 | 11,537.07 miles (18,567.06 km) W | Praia International Airport (RAI) | Praia, Cape Verde | |
| 7 | 11,517.35 miles (18,535.34 km) W | Maio Airport (MMO) | Maio, Cape Verde | |
| 8 | 11,488.56 miles (18,489.00 km) WNW | Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) | Boa Vista, Cape Verde | |
| 9 | 11,485.61 miles (18,484.24 km) WNW | Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) | Sal Island, Cape Verde | |
| 10 | 11,239.08 miles (18,087.49 km) NNE | Parnaíba–Prefeito Dr. João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB) | Parnaiba, Piaui, Brazil | |
| 11 | 11,225.47 miles (18,065.61 km) NNE | Barreirinhas Airport (BRB) | Barreirinhas, Maranhão, Brazil | |
| 12 | 11,219.79 miles (18,056.46 km) N | Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) | Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil | |
| 13 | 11,214.89 miles (18,048.57 km) ENE | Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) | Cayenne, French Guiana | |
| 14 | 11,199.93 miles (18,024.49 km) NNE | Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (Tirirical) (SLZ) | São Luís, Brazil | |
| 15 | 11,181.87 miles (17,995.43 km) NNW | Governador Carlos Wilson Airport (FEN) | Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.28 miles (11.71 km) ENE | Ladd Army Airfield (FBK) | Fairbanks / Fort Wainwright, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 24.54 miles (39.49 km) ESE | Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 40.45 miles (65.10 km) WSW | Nenana Municipal Airport (ENN) | Nenana, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 49.82 miles (80.18 km) WNW | Minto Al Wright Airport (MNT) | Minto, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 81.20 miles (130.68 km) SSW | McKinley National Park Airport (MCL) | McKinley Park, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 81.77 miles (131.59 km) NW | Rampart Airport (RMP) | Rampart, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 82.65 miles (133.01 km) W | Manley Hot Springs Airport (MLY) | Manley Hot Springs, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 82.81 miles (133.27 km) SE | Delta Junction Airport (DJN) | Delta Junction, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 85.28 miles (137.25 km) SE | Allen Army Airfield (BIG) | Fort Greely, Delta Junction, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 89.90 miles (144.68 km) NNW | Stevens Village Airport (SVS) | Stevens Village, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 95.72 miles (154.05 km) NW | Five Mile Airport (FMC) | Five Mile, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 103.41 miles (166.43 km) ENE | Central Airport (CEM) | Central, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 104.99 miles (168.97 km) ENE | Circle Hot Springs Airport (CHP) | Circle Hot Springs, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 107.67 miles (173.28 km) N | Beaver Airport (WBQ) | Beaver, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 109.46 miles (176.15 km) SSW | Summit Airport (UMM) | Summit, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,289.00 miles (16,558.49 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,268.99 miles (16,526.29 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,265.50 miles (16,520.68 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,233.40 miles (16,469.02 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,230.95 miles (16,465.07 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,133.37 miles (16,308.04 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,089.42 miles (16,237.30 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,019.05 miles (16,124.06 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,013.68 miles (16,115.42 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,008.87 miles (16,107.68 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,008.26 miles (16,106.69 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,005.72 miles (16,102.61 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,004.42 miles (16,100.51 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 9,986.04 miles (16,070.93 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 9,978.05 miles (16,058.08 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |