Nonstop flight route between Gush Katif, Israel and Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(31°22'2"N by 34°17'40"E)
Arrival Airport:
(54°7'31"N by 108°31'22"W)
Distance from GHK to YLJ:
6,126.81 miles (9,860.13 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Gaza Airstrip/Gush Katif Airport (GHK), Gush Katif, Israel and Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ), Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,127 miles (or 9,860 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 Gaza Airstrip/Gush Katif Airport and Meadow Lake 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 Gaza Airstrip/Gush Katif Airport and Meadow Lake Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GHK / LLAZ |
| Airport Name: | Gaza Airstrip/Gush Katif Airport |
| Location: | Gush Katif, Israel |
| GPS Coordinates: | 31°22'2"N by 34°17'40"E |
| Area Served: | Gaza Strip |
| Operator/Owner: | Palestinian National Authority |
| Elevation: | 107 feet (33 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GHK |
| More Information: | GHK Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YLJ / CYLJ |
| Airport Name: | Meadow Lake Airport |
| Location: | Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 54°7'31"N by 108°31'22"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Ministry of Highways & Infrastructure |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1577 feet (481 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YLJ |
| More Information: | YLJ Maps & Info |
Facts about Gaza Airstrip/Gush Katif Airport (GHK):
- The UNRWA Khan Younis refugee camp is adjacent to and south of the airfield, and the UNRWA Khan Younis Vocational Training Centre, built in 2007, is immediately south of the runway.
- The closest airport to Gaza Airstrip/Gush Katif Airport (GHK) is Yasser Arafat International Airport (CLOSED) (GZA), which is located only 8 miles (14 kilometers) S of GHK.
- Because of Gaza Airstrip/Gush Katif Airport's relatively low elevation of 107 feet, planes can take off or land at Gaza Airstrip/Gush Katif 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.
- As part of the unilateral disengagement of Israel from Gaza, Jewish settlers were evicted from the Gush Katif area in 2004 and 2005.
- Gaza Airstrip/Gush Katif Airport (GHK) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Gaza Airstrip/Gush Katif Airport (GHK) is Rurutu Airport (RUR), which is located 11,728 miles (18,874 kilometers) away in Rurutu, French Polynesia.
Facts about Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ):
- Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,066 miles (16,200 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- The closest airport to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) is CFB Cold Lake (YOD), which is located 73 miles (118 kilometers) WNW of YLJ.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 8.44 miles (13.58 km) S | Yasser Arafat International Airport (CLOSED) (GZA) | Gaza, Palestine |     |
| 2 | 25.87 miles (41.63 km) ESE | Be'er Sheva Airport (BEV) | Beersheba, Israel | |
| 3 | 33.89 miles (54.54 km) SW | El Arish International Airport (AAC) | El Arish, Egypt | |
| 4 | 56.24 miles (90.50 km) NE | Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) | Lod (near Tel Aviv), Israel | |
| 5 | 57.98 miles (93.31 km) SSE | Mitzpe Ramon Airport (MIP) | Mitzpe Ramon, Israel | |
| 6 | 58.73 miles (94.51 km) NNE | Sde Dov Airport (SDV) | Tel Aviv, Israel | |
| 7 | 64.33 miles (103.53 km) ENE | Atarot Airport (JRS) | Jerusalem, Israel | |
| 8 | 64.60 miles (103.97 km) E | Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ) | Masada, Israel | |
| 9 | 74.51 miles (119.91 km) SE | Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) | Ein Yahav, Israel | |
| 10 | 102.98 miles (165.73 km) ENE | Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) | Amman, Jordan | |
| 11 | 105.72 miles (170.14 km) SSE | Ovda Airport (VDA) | Ovda, Israel | |
| 12 | 108.17 miles (174.09 km) ENE | Amman Civil Airport (ADJ) | Amman, Jordan | |
| 13 | 108.83 miles (175.15 km) NNE | Haifa Airport (HFA) | Haifa, Israel | |
| 14 | 111.25 miles (179.03 km) SSE | Yotvata Airfield (YOT) | Yotvata, Israel | |
| 15 | 126.29 miles (203.24 km) SSE | Taba International Airport (TCP) | Taba, Egypt | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,728.01 miles (18,874.36 km) SSE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,581.58 miles (18,638.70 km) SSW | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,560.57 miles (18,604.88 km) SW | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,497.01 miles (18,502.59 km) SSW | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,471.35 miles (18,461.30 km) SSW | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,468.13 miles (18,456.12 km) S | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,451.69 miles (18,429.66 km) SSE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,444.80 miles (18,418.57 km) SSE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,440.07 miles (18,410.96 km) SE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 10 | 11,407.53 miles (18,358.60 km) S | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,383.07 miles (18,319.24 km) SSW | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,378.75 miles (18,312.27 km) S | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,376.80 miles (18,309.14 km) SE | Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK) | Mauke Island, Cook Islands | |
| 14 | 11,368.91 miles (18,296.44 km) SSE | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,358.91 miles (18,280.35 km) SSW | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 73.47 miles (118.24 km) WNW | CFB Cold Lake (YOD) | Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada | |
| 2 | 84.80 miles (136.48 km) SW | Lloydminster Airport (YLL) | Lloydminster, Alberta/Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 3 | 90.47 miles (145.60 km) W | Bonnyville Airport (YBY) | Bonnyville, Alberta, Canada | |
| 4 | 94.40 miles (151.91 km) S | North Battleford Airport (YQW) | North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 5 | 116.14 miles (186.91 km) W | St. Paul Aerodrome (ZSP) | St. Paul, Alberta, Canada | |
| 6 | 118.68 miles (191.00 km) N | Buffalo Narrows Airport (YVT) | Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 7 | 123.92 miles (199.44 km) NE | Pinehouse Lake Airport (ZPO) | Pinehouse Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 8 | 132.53 miles (213.28 km) ESE | Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport (YPA) | Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 9 | 132.88 miles (213.86 km) SW | Wainwright Aerodrome (YWV) | Wainwright, Alberta, Canada | |
| 10 | 147.82 miles (237.90 km) WNW | Lac La Biche Airport (YLB) | Lac La Biche, Alberta, Canada | |
| 11 | 148.22 miles (238.54 km) ENE | La Ronge (Barber Field) Airport (YVC) | La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 12 | 154.72 miles (248.99 km) SSE | Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 13 | 154.86 miles (249.23 km) SW | Vermilion Airport (YVG) | Vermilion, Alberta, Canada | |
| 14 | 182.41 miles (293.56 km) S | Kindersley Regional Airport (YKY) | Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 15 | 186.43 miles (300.02 km) SW | Coronation Airport (YCT) | Coronation, Alberta, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,066.16 miles (16,199.87 km) SE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,023.75 miles (16,131.61 km) SSE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 10,019.20 miles (16,124.30 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 9,997.97 miles (16,090.13 km) SSE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 5 | 9,992.22 miles (16,080.87 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 6 | 9,983.47 miles (16,066.80 km) SE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 9,917.66 miles (15,960.89 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 9,893.85 miles (15,922.57 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 9,893.64 miles (15,922.23 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 9,870.76 miles (15,885.41 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 11 | 9,867.13 miles (15,879.57 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 9,861.74 miles (15,870.89 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 9,860.55 miles (15,868.97 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 14 | 9,859.93 miles (15,867.98 km) SE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 9,853.36 miles (15,857.40 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |