Nonstop flight route between Galcaio, Somalia and Grayling, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(6°46'50"N by 47°27'15"E)
Arrival Airport:
(62°53'39"N by 160°3'53"W)
Distance from GLK to KGX:
7,408.63 miles (11,923.00 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK), Galcaio, Somalia and Grayling Airport (KGX), Grayling, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,409 miles (or 11,923 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 Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport and Grayling 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 Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport and Grayling Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GLK / HCMR |
| Airport Name: | Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport |
| Location: | Galcaio, Somalia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 6°46'50"N by 47°27'15"E |
| Area Served: | Galkayo, Somalia |
| Operator/Owner: | Government of Puntland |
| Airport Type: | Public / Military |
| Elevation: | 975 feet (297 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GLK |
| More Information: | GLK Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KGX / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Grayling, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 62°53'39"N by 160°3'53"W |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 99 feet (30 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KGX |
| More Information: | KGX Maps & Info |
Facts about Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK):
- The closest airport to Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK) is Obbia Airport (CMO), which is located 123 miles (198 kilometers) SE of GLK.
- Like most of Galkayo, the Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport is administered by the autonomous Puntland government.
- The furthest airport from Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK) is Atuona Airport (AUQ), which is located 11,949 miles (19,230 kilometers) away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
- Because of Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport's relatively low elevation of 975 feet, planes can take off or land at Abdullahi Yusuf International 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.
- Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK) has 2 runways.
Facts about Grayling Airport (KGX):
- In addition to being known as "Grayling Airport", another name for KGX is "none".
- Grayling Airport (KGX) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Grayling Airport (KGX) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,438 miles (16,798 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- The closest airport to Grayling Airport (KGX) is Anvik Airport (ANV), which is located only 18 miles (28 kilometers) SSW of KGX.
- Because of Grayling Airport's relatively low elevation of 99 feet, planes can take off or land at Grayling 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 123.17 miles (198.22 km) SE | Obbia Airport (CMO) | Obbia, Somalia |     |
| 2 | 220.47 miles (354.81 km) W | Kabri Dar Airport (ABK) | Kabri Dar (Kabre Dare), Ethiopia | |
| 3 | 228.91 miles (368.39 km) NW | Burao Airport (BUO) | Burao, Somalia | |
| 4 | 266.83 miles (429.43 km) N | Erigavo Airport (ERA) | Erigavo, Somalia | |
| 5 | 272.48 miles (438.51 km) WSW | Gode Airport (GDE) | Gode, Ethiopia | |
| 6 | 297.91 miles (479.44 km) NW | Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA) | Hargeisa, Somalia | |
| 7 | 302.70 miles (487.15 km) NW | Berbera Airport (BBO) | Berbera, Somalia | |
| 8 | 331.40 miles (533.33 km) NNE | Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA) | Boosaaso, Somalia | |
| 9 | 357.25 miles (574.94 km) WNW | Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) | Jijiga, Ethiopia | |
| 10 | 361.13 miles (581.17 km) SSW | Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) | Mogadishu, Somalia | |
| 11 | 366.17 miles (589.29 km) NNE | Candala Airport (CXN) | Candala, Somalia | |
| 12 | 366.52 miles (589.85 km) NW | Borama Airport (BXX) | Borama, Somalia | |
| 13 | 366.96 miles (590.57 km) SW | Baidoa Airport (BIB) | Baidoa, Somalia | |
| 14 | 422.34 miles (679.69 km) NNE | Alula Airport (ALU) | Alula, Somalia | |
| 15 | 430.40 miles (692.66 km) WNW | Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) | Dire Dawa, Ethiopia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,948.83 miles (19,229.73 km) ESE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,594.97 miles (18,660.25 km) SE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,586.18 miles (18,646.10 km) SSE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,508.81 miles (18,521.59 km) SE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,476.98 miles (18,470.36 km) SSE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,472.97 miles (18,463.91 km) SE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,425.61 miles (18,387.69 km) SE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,389.62 miles (18,329.77 km) SSE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,377.53 miles (18,310.32 km) ESE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,366.88 miles (18,293.18 km) ESE | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,342.74 miles (18,254.32 km) SE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,318.51 miles (18,215.33 km) SE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,318.19 miles (18,214.81 km) ESE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,299.64 miles (18,184.96 km) S | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,297.44 miles (18,181.43 km) SE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 17.57 miles (28.28 km) SSW | Anvik Airport (ANV) | Anvik, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 20.99 miles (33.78 km) SE | Shageluk Airport (SHX) | Shageluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 49.65 miles (79.91 km) S | Holy Cross Airport (HCR) | Holy Cross, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 72.33 miles (116.40 km) NNW | Unalakleet Airport (UNK) | Unalakleet, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 75.86 miles (122.08 km) NW | St. Michael Airport (SMK) | St. Michael, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 81.20 miles (130.68 km) WNW | Stebbins Airport (WBB) | Stebbins, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 87.18 miles (140.31 km) SSW | Russian Mission Airport (RSH) | Russian Mission, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 92.25 miles (148.45 km) S | Aniak Airport (ANI) | Aniak, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 94.08 miles (151.41 km) SE | Crooked Creek Airport (CKD) | Crooked Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 94.25 miles (151.69 km) S | Kalskag Airport (KLG) | Kalskag, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 94.90 miles (152.72 km) SSE | Chuathbaluk Airport (CHU) | Chuathbaluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 94.93 miles (152.78 km) SW | Marshall Don Hunter Sr. Airport (MLL) | Marshall, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 106.48 miles (171.36 km) NNE | Kaltag Airport (KAL) | Kaltag, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 108.04 miles (173.88 km) NNW | Shaktoolik Airport (SKK) | Shaktoolik, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 109.31 miles (175.91 km) W | Kotlik Airport (KOT) | Kotlik, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,438.03 miles (16,798.34 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,437.43 miles (16,797.38 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,424.22 miles (16,776.11 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,387.19 miles (16,716.52 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,345.16 miles (16,648.89 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,236.78 miles (16,474.47 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,175.82 miles (16,376.35 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,138.61 miles (16,316.48 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,127.07 miles (16,297.89 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,124.21 miles (16,293.29 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,123.49 miles (16,292.14 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,116.42 miles (16,280.75 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,113.84 miles (16,276.60 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,113.84 miles (16,276.60 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,101.82 miles (16,257.26 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |