Nonstop flight route between Galcaio, Somalia and Sogndal, Norway:
Departure Airport:
(6°46'50"N by 47°27'15"E)
Arrival Airport:
(61°9'25"N by 7°8'17"E)
Distance from GLK to SOG:
4,287.34 miles (6,899.78 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK), Galcaio, Somalia and Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen (SOG), Sogndal, Norway would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,287 miles (or 6,900 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 Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen, 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 Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen. 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: | SOG / ENSG |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Sogndal, Norway |
| GPS Coordinates: | 61°9'25"N by 7°8'17"E |
| Area Served: | Sogndal |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1633 feet (498 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SOG |
| More Information: | SOG Maps & Info |
Facts about Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK):
- On 25 March 2012, the facility was officially renamed in memory of the late Colonel Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, the former President of Somalia, who was born in Galkayo.
- 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.
- Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK) has 2 runways.
- 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.
- The closest airport to Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK) is Obbia Airport (CMO), which is located 123 miles (198 kilometers) SE of GLK.
Facts about Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen (SOG):
- The furthest airport from Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen (SOG) is Chatham Islands (CHT), which is located 11,229 miles (18,072 kilometers) away in Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand.
- Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen handled 64,637 passengers last year.
- In addition to being known as "Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen", another name for SOG is "Sogndal lufthavn, Haukåsen".
- The closest airport to Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen (SOG) is Førde Airport, Bringeland (FDE), which is located 49 miles (78 kilometers) WNW of SOG.
- Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen (SOG) currently has only 1 runway.
| 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 | 48.63 miles (78.26 km) WNW | Førde Airport, Bringeland (FDE) | Førde / Bringeland, Norway | |
| 2 | 57.61 miles (92.72 km) NW | Sandane Airport, Anda (SDN) | Gloppen, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway | |
| 3 | 68.93 miles (110.93 km) ESE | Gol Airport, Klanten (GLL) | Gol, Norway | |
| 4 | 72.48 miles (116.65 km) E | Fagernes Airport, Leirin (VDB) | Fagernes, Norway | |
| 5 | 75.91 miles (122.16 km) WNW | Florø Airport (FRO) | Florø, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway | |
| 6 | 78.70 miles (126.65 km) NNW | Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden (HOV) | Ørsta / Volda / Hovden, Møre og Romsdal, Norway | |
| 7 | 88.13 miles (141.84 km) SW | Bergen-Flesland International Airport (BGO) | Bergen, Norway | |
| 8 | 102.61 miles (165.13 km) NNW | Ålesund Airport, Vigra (AES) | Aalesund, Norway | |
| 9 | 109.76 miles (176.64 km) N | Molde Airport, Årø (MOL) | Molde, Norway | |
| 10 | 112.40 miles (180.90 km) SW | Stord Airport, Sørstokken (SRP) | Stord, Hordaland, Norway | |
| 11 | 130.82 miles (210.53 km) SSE | Notodden Airport, Tuven (NTB) | Notodden, Norway | |
| 12 | 133.74 miles (215.24 km) E | Hamar Airport, Stafsberg (HMR) | Hamar, Norway | |
| 13 | 136.87 miles (220.27 km) N | Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU) | Kristiansund, Norway | |
| 14 | 141.64 miles (227.94 km) SSW | Haugesund Airport, Karmøy (HAU) | Haugesund / Karmøy, Norway | |
| 15 | 147.43 miles (237.26 km) SE | Oslo Airport, Fornebu ( Closed ) (FBU) | Oslo, Norway | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,229.16 miles (18,071.53 km) S | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 2 | 11,194.60 miles (18,015.92 km) SE | Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) | Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 11,183.77 miles (17,998.49 km) SE | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 11,170.51 miles (17,977.15 km) SE | Invercargill Airport (IVC) | Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 11,142.68 miles (17,932.36 km) SE | Oamaru Airport (OAM) | Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 11,121.59 miles (17,898.42 km) SE | Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR) | Alexandra, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 11,103.46 miles (17,869.25 km) SE | Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) (TIU) | Timaru, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 11,095.80 miles (17,856.92 km) SE | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | Queenstown, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 11,089.16 miles (17,846.22 km) SE | Ashburton Aerodrome (ASG) | Ashburton, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 11,088.58 miles (17,845.29 km) SE | Wanaka Airport (WKA) | Wanaka, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 11,076.26 miles (17,825.47 km) SSE | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 11,056.33 miles (17,793.39 km) SE | Glentanner Aerodrome (GTN) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 11,056.04 miles (17,792.93 km) SE | Milford Sound Airport (MFN) | Milford Sound, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 11,047.68 miles (17,779.47 km) SE | Mount Cook Airport (MON) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 11,026.09 miles (17,744.73 km) SE | Fox Glacier Aerodrome (FGL) | Fox Glacier, New Zealand | |