Nonstop flight route between Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines and Kirakira, Makira Island, Solomon Islands:
Departure Airport:
(8°36'5"N by 123°20'3"E)
Arrival Airport:
(10°26'57"S by 161°53'53"E)
Distance from DPL to IRA:
2,960.44 miles (4,764.36 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Dipolog Airport (DPL), Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines and Kirakira Airport (IRA), Kirakira, Makira Island, Solomon Islands would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,960 miles (or 4,764 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 Dipolog Airport and Kirakira 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 Dipolog Airport and Kirakira Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | DPL / RPMG |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines |
| GPS Coordinates: | 8°36'5"N by 123°20'3"E |
| Area Served: | Dipolog City |
| Operator/Owner: | Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 12 feet (4 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from DPL |
| More Information: | DPL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | IRA / AGGK |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Kirakira, Makira Island, Solomon Islands |
| GPS Coordinates: | 10°26'57"S by 161°53'53"E |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| View all routes: | Routes from IRA |
| More Information: | IRA Maps & Info |
Facts about Dipolog Airport (DPL):
- The new parking area would have a capacity of 100 vehicles when completed by the end of the year.
- The furthest airport from Dipolog Airport (DPL) is Piloto Osvaldo Marques Dias Airport (AFL), which is nearly antipodal to Dipolog Airport (meaning Dipolog Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Piloto Osvaldo Marques Dias Airport), and is located 12,341 miles (19,862 kilometers) away in Alta Floresta, Brazil.
- Dipolog Airport (DPL) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "Dipolog Airport", another name for DPL is "Paliparan ng Dipolog".
- Because of Dipolog Airport's relatively low elevation of 12 feet, planes can take off or land at Dipolog 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 airport's commercial viability for growth was established as more flights were mounted by Philippine Airlines prompting the national government to introduce further development.
- Dipolog Airport handled 165,163 passengers last year.
- The closest airport to Dipolog Airport (DPL) is Labo Airport (OZC), which is located 45 miles (73 kilometers) SE of DPL.
- In July 2006, Cebu Pacific launched non-stop service to Manila utilizing an Airbus A319 with a seating capacity of 150 passengers.
Facts about Kirakira Airport (IRA):
- The closest airport to Kirakira Airport (IRA) is Ulawa Airport (RNA), which is located 41 miles (67 kilometers) N of IRA.
- The furthest airport from Kirakira Airport (IRA) is Cap Skirring Airport (CSK), which is nearly antipodal to Kirakira Airport (meaning Kirakira Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Cap Skirring Airport), and is located 12,273 miles (19,752 kilometers) away in Cap Skirring, Senegal.
- In addition to being known as "Kirakira Airport", another name for IRA is "Ngorangora Airstrip".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 45.33 miles (72.94 km) SE | Labo Airport (OZC) | Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines |     |
| 2 | 50.64 miles (81.50 km) N | Sibulan Airport (DGT) | Sibulan, Negros Oriental, Philippines | |
| 3 | 54.16 miles (87.16 km) S | Pagadian Airport (PAG) | Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines | |
| 4 | 68.42 miles (110.11 km) ESE | Maria Cristina Airport (IGN) | Baloi, Lanao del Norte, Philippines | |
| 5 | 75.42 miles (121.37 km) SW | Ipil Airport (IPE) | Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines | |
| 6 | 76.71 miles (123.45 km) E | Laguindingan Airport (CGY) | Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines | |
| 7 | 81.51 miles (131.18 km) NNE | Tagbilaran Airport (TAG) | Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines | |
| 8 | 84.11 miles (135.37 km) SE | Malabang Airport (MLP) | Malabang, Lanao del Sur, Philippines | |
| 9 | 103.96 miles (167.30 km) ENE | Camiguin Airport (CGM) | Mambajao, Camiguin, Philippines | |
| 10 | 115.91 miles (186.53 km) SSE | Awang Airport (CBO) | Cotabato City, Philippines | |
| 11 | 126.27 miles (203.21 km) NNE | Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) | Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines | |
| 12 | 145.16 miles (233.61 km) SW | Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) | Zamboanga City, Philippines | |
| 13 | 148.36 miles (238.76 km) E | Butuan-Bancasi Airport (BXU) | Butuan City, Philippines | |
| 14 | 151.84 miles (244.37 km) N | Bacolod-Silay International Airport (BCD) | Bacolod City, Philippines | |
| 15 | 164.46 miles (264.67 km) NNW | Iloilo International Airport (Cabatuan Airport) (ILO) | Cabatuan / Santa Barbara, Iloilo, Philippines | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,341.40 miles (19,861.51 km) SSW | Piloto Osvaldo Marques Dias Airport (AFL) | Alta Floresta, Brazil | |
| 2 | 12,277.48 miles (19,758.64 km) SW | Orlando Villas-Bôas Regional Airport (MBK) | Matupá, Mato Grosso, Brazil | |
| 3 | 12,265.57 miles (19,739.47 km) SE | Juruena Airport (JRN) | Juruena, Mato Grosso, Brazil | |
| 4 | 12,241.98 miles (19,701.50 km) SSE | Inácio Luís do Nascimento Airport (JUA) | Juara, Mato Grosso, Brazil | |
| 5 | 12,218.89 miles (19,664.35 km) ESE | Aripuanã Airport (AIR) | Aripuanã, Mato Grosso, Brazil | |
| 6 | 12,197.84 miles (19,630.47 km) SE | Juína Airport (JIA) | Juina, Mato Grosso, Brazil | |
| 7 | 12,132.17 miles (19,524.79 km) S | Itaituba Airport (ITB) | Itaituba, Pará, Brazil | |
| 8 | 12,070.41 miles (19,425.39 km) SE | Brigadeiro Camarão Airport (BVH) | Vilhena, Rondônia, Brazil | |
| 9 | 12,067.38 miles (19,420.51 km) SSE | Maués Airport (MBZ) | Maués, Amazonas, Brazil | |
| 10 | 12,050.73 miles (19,393.73 km) ESE | José Coleto Airport (JPR) | Ji-Paraná, Rondônia, Brazil | |
| 11 | 12,026.88 miles (19,355.33 km) S | Júlio Belém Airport (PIN) | Parintins, Amazonas, Brazil | |
| 12 | 11,996.20 miles (19,305.97 km) SSE | Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) | Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil | |
| 13 | 11,990.90 miles (19,297.43 km) SSW | Santarém–Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM) | Santarém, Pará, Brazil | |
| 14 | 11,987.70 miles (19,292.29 km) SSE | Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes–Manaus International Airport (MAO) | Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil | |
| 15 | 11,967.14 miles (19,259.20 km) WSW | Xinguara Airport (XIG) | Xinguara, Pará, Brazil | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 41.46 miles (66.72 km) N | Ulawa Airport (RNA) | Arona, Ulawa Island, Solomon Islands | |
| 2 | 108.34 miles (174.36 km) NW | Afutara Airport (AFT) | Afutara, Solomon Islands | |
| 3 | 124.53 miles (200.42 km) NNW | Uru Harbour Airport (ATD) | Atoifi, Malaita, Solomon Islands | |
| 4 | 143.95 miles (231.67 km) WNW | Honiara International Airport (formerly Henderson Field) (HIR) | Honiara, Guadalcanal Island, Solomon Islands | |
| 5 | 146.72 miles (236.13 km) NW | Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport (AKS) | Auki / Gwaunaru'u, Solomon Islands | |
| 6 | 148.25 miles (238.58 km) WNW | Mbambanakira Airport (MBU) | Mbambanakira, Solomon Islands | |
| 7 | 154.19 miles (248.15 km) WSW | Bellona/Anua Airport (BNY) | Anua, Bellona Island, Solomon Islands | |
| 8 | 205.11 miles (330.10 km) WNW | Yandina Airport (XYA) | Yandina, Solomon Islands | |
| 9 | 226.34 miles (364.26 km) NW | Fera Airport (FRE) | Maringe, Fera Island, Isabel Province, Solomon Islands | |
| 10 | 348.30 miles (560.53 km) WNW | Munda Airport (MUA) | Munda, New Georgia Island, Solomon Islands | |
| 11 | 364.64 miles (586.84 km) NW | Kaghau Airport (KGE) | Kagau Island, Solomon Islands | |
| 12 | 379.74 miles (611.13 km) WNW | Nusatupe Airport (GZO) | Gizo / Nusatupe, Western Province, Solomon Islands | |
| 13 | 447.51 miles (720.19 km) ESE | Vanua Lava Airport (SLH) | Sola, Vanua Lava, Torba Province, Vanuatu | |
| 14 | 451.22 miles (726.16 km) ESE | Mota Lava Airport (MTV) | Mota Lava, Vanuatu | |
| 15 | 456.00 miles (733.86 km) NW | Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) | Choiseul Bay, Taro Island, Solomon Islands | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,273.16 miles (19,751.69 km) NW | Cap Skirring Airport (CSK) | Cap Skirring, Senegal | |
| 2 | 12,272.42 miles (19,750.49 km) WNW | Bubaque Airport (BQE) | Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau | |
| 3 | 12,246.12 miles (19,708.17 km) NW | Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) | Ziguinchor, Senegal | |
| 4 | 12,243.12 miles (19,703.35 km) WNW | Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) | Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | |
| 5 | 12,214.46 miles (19,657.23 km) NNW | Banjul International Airport (BJL) | Banjul, Gambia | |
| 6 | 12,174.98 miles (19,593.68 km) W | Boké Baralande Airport (BKJ) | Boké, Guinea | |
| 7 | 12,165.54 miles (19,578.50 km) NW | Kolda North Airport (KDA) | Kolda, Senegal | |
| 8 | 12,146.26 miles (19,547.46 km) NNW | Kaolack Airport (KLC) | Kaolack, Senegal | |
| 9 | 12,137.53 miles (19,533.42 km) N | Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) | Dakar, Senegal | |
| 10 | 12,128.70 miles (19,519.21 km) W | Fria Airport (FIG) | Fria, Guinea | |
| 11 | 12,125.43 miles (19,513.94 km) W | Conakry International Airport (CKY) | Conakry, Guinea | |
| 12 | 12,083.77 miles (19,446.89 km) WNW | Sambailo Airport (SBI) | Koundara, Guinea | |
| 13 | 12,079.33 miles (19,439.74 km) WNW | Lungi International Airport (FNA) | Freetown, Sierra Leone | |
| 14 | 12,069.30 miles (19,423.60 km) WNW | Hastings Airport (HGS) | Freetown, Sierra Leone | |
| 15 | 12,065.43 miles (19,417.38 km) WNW | Simenti Airport (SMY) | Simenti, Senegal | |