Nonstop flight route between Houston, Texas, United States and Akjoujt, Mauritania:
Departure Airport:
(30°21'8"N by 95°24'51"W)
Arrival Airport:
(19°43'58"N by 14°22'59"W)
Distance from CXO to AJJ:
5,023.63 miles (8,084.73 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO), Houston, Texas, United States and Akjoujt Airport (AJJ), Akjoujt, Mauritania would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,024 miles (or 8,085 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 Lone Star Executive Airport and Akjoujt 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 Lone Star Executive Airport and Akjoujt Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CXO / KCXO |
| Airport Name: | Lone Star Executive Airport |
| Location: | Houston, Texas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 30°21'8"N by 95°24'51"W |
| Area Served: | Houston, Texas |
| Operator/Owner: | Montgomery County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 245 feet (75 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CXO |
| More Information: | CXO Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | AJJ / GQNJ |
| Airport Name: | Akjoujt Airport |
| Location: | Akjoujt, Mauritania |
| GPS Coordinates: | 19°43'58"N by 14°22'59"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| View all routes: | Routes from AJJ |
| More Information: | AJJ Maps & Info |
Facts about Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO):
- Lone Star Executive Airport was constructed during World War II to serve as a military facility, but was converted in 1945 to be a predominately civilian airfield.
- Because of Lone Star Executive Airport's relatively low elevation of 245 feet, planes can take off or land at Lone Star Executive 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 Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO) is Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK), which is located 10,957 miles (17,634 kilometers) away in Cocos Islands, Australia.
- The closest airport to Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO) is David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH), which is located 22 miles (35 kilometers) SSW of CXO.
- Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO) has 2 runways.
Facts about Akjoujt Airport (AJJ):
- The furthest airport from Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) is Koné Airport (KNQ), which is nearly antipodal to Akjoujt Airport (meaning Akjoujt Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Koné Airport), and is located 12,333 miles (19,847 kilometers) away in Koné, New Caledonia.
- The closest airport to Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) is Atar Airport (ATR), which is located 102 miles (164 kilometers) ENE of AJJ.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 21.71 miles (34.94 km) SSW | David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) | Houston, Texas, United States |     |
| 2 | 25.80 miles (41.52 km) S | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 3 | 29.13 miles (46.88 km) NNW | Bruce Brothers Huntsville Regional Airport (HTV) | Huntsville, Texas, United States | |
| 4 | 40.00 miles (64.38 km) SSW | West Houston Airport (IWS) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 5 | 45.08 miles (72.55 km) SSW | Andrau Airpark (AAP) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 6 | 47.89 miles (77.07 km) SE | Baytown Airport (HPY) | Baytown, Texas, United States | |
| 7 | 49.51 miles (79.68 km) S | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 8 | 52.50 miles (84.49 km) SSW | Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) | Sugar Land, Texas (near Houston), United States | |
| 9 | 53.72 miles (86.45 km) SSE | Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field (EFD) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 10 | 58.85 miles (94.70 km) WNW | Easterwood Airport (CLL) | College Station, Texas, United States | |
| 11 | 60.06 miles (96.65 km) WNW | Coulter Field (CFD) | Bryan, Texas, United States | |
| 12 | 72.55 miles (116.76 km) NNE | Angelina County Airport (LFK) | Lufkin, Texas, United States | |
| 13 | 74.22 miles (119.45 km) ESE | Beaumont Municipal Airport (BMT) | Beaumont, Texas, United States | |
| 14 | 82.13 miles (132.18 km) SSE | Scholes International Airport at Galveston (GLS) | Galveston, Texas, United States | |
| 15 | 85.99 miles (138.39 km) S | Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) | Angleton / Lake Jackson, Texas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,957.37 miles (17,634.13 km) SW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,923.93 miles (17,580.32 km) ESE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 10,648.56 miles (17,137.15 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,641.21 miles (17,125.33 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,639.64 miles (17,122.80 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,628.97 miles (17,105.62 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 7 | 10,628.81 miles (17,105.38 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,625.23 miles (17,099.61 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,623.72 miles (17,097.17 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,621.69 miles (17,093.91 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,609.66 miles (17,074.55 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,607.19 miles (17,070.58 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,590.24 miles (17,043.30 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,584.32 miles (17,033.77 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,581.90 miles (17,029.88 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 102.06 miles (164.26 km) ENE | Atar Airport (ATR) | Atar, Mauritania | |
| 2 | 152.39 miles (245.24 km) SW | Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) | Nouakchott, Mauritania | |
| 3 | 153.27 miles (246.66 km) S | Boutilimit Airport (OTL) | Boutilimit, Mauritania | |
| 4 | 184.27 miles (296.55 km) SE | Letfotar Airport (MOM) | Moudjeria, Mauritania | |
| 5 | 190.32 miles (306.30 km) WNW | La Güera Airport (ZLG) | La Güera, Western Sahara | |
| 6 | 190.45 miles (306.50 km) WNW | Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) | Nouadhibou, Mauritania | |
| 7 | 209.23 miles (336.72 km) ESE | Tidjikja Airport (TIY) | Tidjikja, Mauritania | |
| 8 | 214.50 miles (345.21 km) S | Podor Airport (POD) | Podor, Senegal | |
| 9 | 214.51 miles (345.21 km) S | Abbaye Airport (BGH) | Boghe (Bogué), Mauritania | |
| 10 | 228.89 miles (368.37 km) NNE | Fderik Airport (FGD) | Fderik, Mauritania | |
| 11 | 242.58 miles (390.39 km) SSW | Richard Toll Airport (RDT) | Richard Toll, Senegal | |
| 12 | 253.53 miles (408.01 km) SSE | Kaédi Airport (KED) | Kaédi, Mauritania | |
| 13 | 257.66 miles (414.65 km) NE | Tazadit International Airport (OUZ) | Zouerate, Mauritania | |
| 14 | 288.82 miles (464.82 km) SSW | Saint-Louis Airport (XLS) | Saint-Louis, Senegal | |
| 15 | 290.58 miles (467.64 km) SE | Tamchakett Airport (THT) | Tamchakett, Mauritania | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,332.55 miles (19,847.27 km) SSE | Koné Airport (KNQ) | Koné, New Caledonia | |
| 2 | 12,332.49 miles (19,847.17 km) ESE | Koumac Airport (KOC) | Koumac, New Caledonia | |
| 3 | 12,309.66 miles (19,810.43 km) E | Île des Pins Airport (BMY) | Waala, Belep Islands, New Caledonia | |
| 4 | 12,274.36 miles (19,753.62 km) SSW | Tontouta International Airport (NOU) | Noumea, New Caledonia | |
| 5 | 12,253.79 miles (19,720.51 km) SSW | Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA) | Nouméa, New Caledonia | |
| 6 | 12,239.06 miles (19,696.81 km) SW | Maré Airport (MEE) | Maré, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia | |
| 7 | 12,210.90 miles (19,651.49 km) SW | Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) | Port Vila, Vanuatu | |
| 8 | 12,206.21 miles (19,643.94 km) WSW | Dillon's Bay Airport (DLY) | Dillon's Bay, Erromango, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 9 | 12,190.15 miles (19,618.09 km) WSW | Ipota Airport (IPA) | Ipota, Erromango, Vanuatu | |
| 10 | 12,181.32 miles (19,603.88 km) SW | Siwo Airport (EAE) | Sangafa, Emae, Shéfa, Vanuatu | |
| 11 | 12,175.04 miles (19,593.77 km) W | Aniwa Airport (AWD) | Aniwa Island, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 12 | 12,167.86 miles (19,582.22 km) SSW | Malekoula Airport (LPM) | Lamap, Malampa, Vanuatu | |
| 13 | 12,164.70 miles (19,577.13 km) W | Anatom Airport Aneityum Airport (AUY) | Anatom, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 14 | 12,162.60 miles (19,573.76 km) SW | Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) | Lamen Bay, Epi Island, Shéfa Province, Vanuatu | |
| 15 | 12,161.86 miles (19,572.56 km) SW | Tongoa Airport (TGH) | Tongoa, Shefa Province, Vanuatu | |