Nonstop flight route between Galena, Alaska, United States and Hartley Bay, British Columbia, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(64°44'9"N by 156°56'15"W)
Arrival Airport:
(53°25'1"N by 129°15'0"W)
Distance from GAL to YTB:
1,238.97 miles (1,993.92 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL), Galena, Alaska, United States and Hartley Bay Water Aerodrome (YTB), Hartley Bay, British Columbia, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,239 miles (or 1,994 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 relatively short distance between Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport and Hartley Bay Water Aerodrome, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GAL / PAGA |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Galena, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 64°44'9"N by 156°56'15"W |
| Area Served: | Galena, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 153 feet (47 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GAL |
| More Information: | GAL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YTB / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Hartley Bay, British Columbia, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 53°25'1"N by 129°15'0"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Transport Canada |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from YTB |
| More Information: | YTB Maps & Info |
Facts about Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL):
- In addition to being known as "Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport", another name for GAL is "(former Galena Air Force Base)".
- The airport also sports a ski-jump takeoff ramp at one end and provisions for arresting gear at the other, a leftover from the Cold War years as Galena Air Force Base, as tactical aircraft required more landing and takeoff space than was available on the runway.
- As Galena Air Force Base, it was used by the USAF during the Cold War as an interceptor base for aircraft patrolling the western areas of Alaska.
- Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) is Koyukuk Airport (KYU), which is located 25 miles (41 kilometers) WNW of GAL.
- Because of Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport's relatively low elevation of 153 feet, planes can take off or land at Edward G. Pitka Sr. 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 Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,313 miles (16,598 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
Facts about Hartley Bay Water Aerodrome (YTB):
- The closest airport to Hartley Bay Water Aerodrome (YTB) is Kitkatla Water Aerodrome (YKK), which is located 55 miles (89 kilometers) WNW of YTB.
- Because of Hartley Bay Water Aerodrome's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Hartley Bay Water Aerodrome 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 Hartley Bay Water Aerodrome (YTB) is Port Alfred Airport (AFD), which is located 10,633 miles (17,113 kilometers) away in Port Alfred, South Africa.
- In addition to being known as "Hartley Bay Water Aerodrome", another name for YTB is "CAY4".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 25.24 miles (40.63 km) WNW | Koyukuk Airport (KYU) | Koyukuk, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 33.53 miles (53.95 km) W | Nulato Airport (NUL) | Nulato, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 43.28 miles (69.66 km) E | Ruby Airport (RBY) | Ruby, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 60.86 miles (97.94 km) WSW | Kaltag Airport (KAL) | Kaltag, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 68.58 miles (110.37 km) NNE | Huslia Airport (HSL) | Huslia, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 83.93 miles (135.07 km) SSE | Bear Creek 3 Airport (BCC) | Bear Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 118.39 miles (190.53 km) NE | Hughes Airport (HUS) | Hughes, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 123.53 miles (198.81 km) SSE | Takotna Airport (TCT) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 124.64 miles (200.60 km) W | Koyuk Alfred Adams Airport (KKA) | Koyuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 127.30 miles (204.87 km) NE | Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO) | Utopia Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 127.43 miles (205.08 km) WNW | Haycock Airport (HAY) | Haycock, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 129.61 miles (208.58 km) WSW | Unalakleet Airport (UNK) | Unalakleet, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 129.70 miles (208.73 km) W | Shaktoolik Airport (SKK) | Shaktoolik, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 129.70 miles (208.73 km) SSE | McGrath Airport (MCG) | McGrath, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 130.57 miles (210.14 km) SSE | Tatalina LRRS Airport (TLJ) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,313.41 miles (16,597.78 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,309.38 miles (16,591.29 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,302.73 miles (16,580.59 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,276.31 miles (16,538.08 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,237.19 miles (16,475.12 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,131.03 miles (16,304.27 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,076.40 miles (16,216.36 km) SE | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM) | Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica | |
| 8 | 10,075.25 miles (16,214.50 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,017.04 miles (16,120.83 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,016.20 miles (16,119.47 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,015.87 miles (16,118.95 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,008.98 miles (16,107.85 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,001.06 miles (16,095.11 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 14 | 9,991.80 miles (16,080.21 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 9,991.52 miles (16,079.76 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 55.24 miles (88.91 km) WNW | Kitkatla Water Aerodrome (YKK) | Kitkatla, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 2 | 76.00 miles (122.31 km) NNW | Prince Rupert/Seal Cove Water Airport (ZSW) | Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 3 | 77.29 miles (124.39 km) NW | Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) | Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 4 | 77.62 miles (124.92 km) NNE | Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT) | Terrace, British Columbia and Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 5 | 96.60 miles (155.46 km) SSE | Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL) | Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 6 | 96.67 miles (155.58 km) SE | Ocean Falls Water Aerodrome (ZOF) | Ocean Falls, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 7 | 100.21 miles (161.27 km) SSE | Bella Bella/Shearwater Water Aerodrome (YSX) | Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 8 | 106.37 miles (171.19 km) W | Sandspit Airport (YZP) | Sandspit, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 9 | 124.30 miles (200.04 km) WSW | Tasu Water Aerodrome (YTU) | Tasu, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 10 | 124.86 miles (200.94 km) WNW | Masset Airport (ZMT) | Masset, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 11 | 128.34 miles (206.55 km) NE | Smithers Regional Airport (YYD) | Smithers, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 12 | 131.50 miles (211.62 km) ESE | Bella Coola Airport (QBC) | Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 13 | 146.31 miles (235.46 km) NW | Annette Island Airport (ANN) | Annette Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 149.74 miles (240.99 km) ENE | Burns Lake Airport (YPZ) | Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 15 | 151.14 miles (243.23 km) NW | Metlakatla Seaplane Base (MTM) | Metlakatla, Annette Island, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,633.44 miles (17,112.82 km) SE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,632.45 miles (17,111.23 km) SE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,617.30 miles (17,086.84 km) SE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,574.59 miles (17,018.11 km) SE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,569.43 miles (17,009.81 km) SE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,517.95 miles (16,926.95 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,509.63 miles (16,913.57 km) ESE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,501.23 miles (16,900.06 km) SE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,487.65 miles (16,878.20 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,468.61 miles (16,847.54 km) SE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,466.17 miles (16,843.62 km) S | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,451.93 miles (16,820.70 km) SE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,448.50 miles (16,815.19 km) SE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,445.64 miles (16,810.58 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,442.91 miles (16,806.19 km) SE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |