Nonstop flight route between Dahl Creek, Alaska, United States and Lebakeng, Lesotho:
Departure Airport:
(66°56'35"N by 156°54'16"W)
Arrival Airport:
(29°53'26"S by 28°39'20"E)
Distance from DCK to LEF:
9,866.24 miles (15,878.13 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Dahl Creek Airport (DCK), Dahl Creek, Alaska, United States and Lebakeng Airport (LEF), Lebakeng, Lesotho would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,866 miles (or 15,878 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 Dahl Creek Airport and Lebakeng 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 Dahl Creek Airport and Lebakeng Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | DCK / |
| Airport Name: | Dahl Creek Airport |
| Location: | Dahl Creek, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 66°56'35"N by 156°54'16"W |
| Area Served: | Dahl Creek, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 260 feet (79 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from DCK |
| More Information: | DCK Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | LEF / FXLK |
| Airport Name: | Lebakeng Airport |
| Location: | Lebakeng, Lesotho |
| GPS Coordinates: | 29°53'26"S by 28°39'20"E |
| Area Served: | Lebakeng |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 6040 feet (1,841 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from LEF |
| More Information: | LEF Maps & Info |
Facts about Dahl Creek Airport (DCK):
- Because of Dahl Creek Airport's relatively low elevation of 260 feet, planes can take off or land at Dahl Creek 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 Dahl Creek Airport (DCK) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,161 miles (16,352 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- Dahl Creek Airport (DCK) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Dahl Creek Airport (DCK) is Kobuk Airport (OBU), which is located only 2 miles (3 kilometers) S of DCK.
Facts about Lebakeng Airport (LEF):
- The closest airport to Lebakeng Airport (LEF) is Lesobeng Airport (LES), which is located 20 miles (32 kilometers) WNW of LEF.
- Lebakeng Airport (LEF) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Lebakeng Airport (LEF) is Hana Airport (HNM), which is located 11,744 miles (18,900 kilometers) away in Hana, Hawaii, United States.
- Because of Lebakeng Airport's high elevation of 6,040 feet, planes must typically fly at a faster airspeed in order to takeoff or land at LEF. Combined with a high temperature, this could make LEF a "Hot & High" airport, where the air density is lower than it would otherwise be at sea level.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 2.16 miles (3.47 km) S | Kobuk Airport (OBU) | Kobuk, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 7.96 miles (12.81 km) WSW | Shungnak Airport (SHG) | Shungnak, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 28.05 miles (45.15 km) WNW | Ambler Airport (ABL) | Ambler, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 87.24 miles (140.39 km) WSW | Selawik Airport (WLK) | Selawik, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 87.42 miles (140.68 km) S | Huslia Airport (HSL) | Huslia, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 95.52 miles (153.73 km) W | Bob Baker Memorial Airport (IAN) | Kiana, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 95.89 miles (154.31 km) SE | Hughes Airport (HUS) | Hughes, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 110.02 miles (177.07 km) SE | Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO) | Utopia Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 112.02 miles (180.28 km) W | Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport (ORV) | Noorvik, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 119.88 miles (192.92 km) E | Allakaket Airport (AET) | Allakaket, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 134.61 miles (216.63 km) WSW | Buckland Airport (BKC) | Buckland, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 144.73 miles (232.93 km) S | Koyukuk Airport (KYU) | Koyukuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 145.52 miles (234.19 km) E | Bettles Airport (BTT) | Bettles, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 152.51 miles (245.44 km) S | Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) | Galena, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 154.26 miles (248.26 km) W | Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) | Kotzebue, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,160.91 miles (16,352.36 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,159.28 miles (16,349.74 km) ESE | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM) | Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica | |
| 3 | 10,157.30 miles (16,346.55 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,151.26 miles (16,336.82 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,124.72 miles (16,294.11 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,086.05 miles (16,231.88 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 7 | 9,980.32 miles (16,061.72 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 8 | 9,925.64 miles (15,973.73 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 9,866.24 miles (15,878.13 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 9,864.74 miles (15,875.72 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 9,864.67 miles (15,875.61 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 9,858.00 miles (15,864.88 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 9,850.21 miles (15,852.33 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 14 | 9,841.86 miles (15,838.90 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 15 | 9,840.40 miles (15,836.55 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 20.19 miles (32.50 km) WNW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 2 | 35.87 miles (57.72 km) W | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 3 | 48.99 miles (78.84 km) NNE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 4 | 72.54 miles (116.74 km) WNW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 5 | 80.21 miles (129.09 km) NNW | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 6 | 84.86 miles (136.57 km) W | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 7 | 105.88 miles (170.39 km) E | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 8 | 112.17 miles (180.53 km) NE | Ladysmith Airport (LAY) | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 114.39 miles (184.10 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 10 | 120.82 miles (194.43 km) SE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 148.34 miles (238.73 km) E | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 151.77 miles (244.24 km) WNW | Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa | |
| 13 | 221.74 miles (356.85 km) ENE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 222.73 miles (358.45 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 15 | 234.26 miles (377.00 km) N | Heidelberg Airport (HDB) | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,744.23 miles (18,900.47 km) NNE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,742.27 miles (18,897.31 km) NNE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,739.35 miles (18,892.60 km) NNE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,736.32 miles (18,887.72 km) NNE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,734.88 miles (18,885.42 km) NNE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,722.26 miles (18,865.11 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,721.88 miles (18,864.49 km) NE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,717.13 miles (18,856.84 km) NNE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,716.92 miles (18,856.51 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,716.92 miles (18,856.51 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,714.41 miles (18,852.47 km) NNE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,711.00 miles (18,846.99 km) NE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,706.15 miles (18,839.18 km) NE | Princeville Airport (HPV) | Hanalei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,701.98 miles (18,832.47 km) NNE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,698.52 miles (18,826.90 km) NE | Lihue Airport (LIH) | Lihue, Hawaii, United States | |