Nonstop flight route between Gulfport, Mississippi, United States and Manguna, Papua New Guinea:
Departure Airport:
(30°24'25"N by 89°4'11"W)
Arrival Airport:
(5°34'56"S by 151°47'32"E)
Distance from GPT to MFO:
8,142.74 miles (13,104.43 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport (GPT), Gulfport, Mississippi, United States and Manguna Airport (MFO), Manguna, Papua New Guinea would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,143 miles (or 13,104 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 Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport and Manguna 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 Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport and Manguna Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GPT / KGPT |
| Airport Name: | Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport |
| Location: | Gulfport, Mississippi, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 30°24'25"N by 89°4'11"W |
| Area Served: | Gulfport–Biloxi metropolitan area |
| Operator/Owner: | Gulfport–Biloxi Regional Airport Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 28 feet (9 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GPT |
| More Information: | GPT Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MFO / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Manguna, Papua New Guinea |
| GPS Coordinates: | 5°34'56"S by 151°47'32"E |
| Elevation: | 120 feet (37 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MFO |
| More Information: | MFO Maps & Info |
Facts about Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport (GPT):
- Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport (GPT) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport (GPT) is Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK), which is located 11,123 miles (17,900 kilometers) away in Cocos Islands, Australia.
- Due to the large expansion of the United States Air Force as a result of the Cold War, a new lease was obtained for military use of the airport and Gulfport Air Force Base was opened as a joint-use civil/military facility.
- Because of Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport's relatively low elevation of 28 feet, planes can take off or land at Gulfport–Biloxi 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 Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport (GPT) is Keesler Air Force Base (BIX), which is located only 9 miles (14 kilometers) E of GPT.
- The airport was closed for repairs following severe damage by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005.
Facts about Manguna Airport (MFO):
- The closest airport to Manguna Airport (MFO) is Jacquinot Bay Airport (JAQ), which is located 20 miles (33 kilometers) WSW of MFO.
- In addition to being known as "Manguna Airport", another name for MFO is "AYNG".
- Because of Manguna Airport's relatively low elevation of 120 feet, planes can take off or land at Manguna 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 Manguna Airport (MFO) is São Filipe Airport (SFL), which is located 11,746 miles (18,904 kilometers) away in Fogo, Cape Verde.
- Manguna Airport (MFO) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 8.73 miles (14.05 km) E | Keesler Air Force Base (BIX) | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States |     |
| 2 | 32.45 miles (52.22 km) E | Trent Lott International Airport (PGL) | Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States | |
| 3 | 52.99 miles (85.28 km) ENE | Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) | Mobile, Alabama, United States | |
| 4 | 60.25 miles (96.96 km) N | Hattiesburg Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) | Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States | |
| 5 | 61.53 miles (99.03 km) ENE | Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM) | Mobile, Alabama, United States | |
| 6 | 62.52 miles (100.61 km) WSW | Lakefront Airport (NEW) | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| 7 | 68.08 miles (109.57 km) WSW | Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) | Belle Chasse, Louisiana, United States | |
| 8 | 70.31 miles (113.15 km) SW | Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans (NBG) | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| 9 | 74.93 miles (120.58 km) NNW | Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) | Hattiesburg/Laurel, Mississippi, United States | |
| 10 | 76.49 miles (123.10 km) WSW | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| 11 | 83.77 miles (134.81 km) E | Jack Edwards Airport (GUF) | Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States | |
| 12 | 85.51 miles (137.62 km) E | NOLF Barin (NHX) | Foley, Alabama, United States | |
| 13 | 87.67 miles (141.09 km) N | Hesler-Noble Field (LUL) | Laurel, Mississippi, United States | |
| 14 | 98.80 miles (159.01 km) WNW | McComb-Pike County Airport (MCB) | McComb, Mississippi, United States | |
| 15 | 103.26 miles (166.18 km) E | NOLF Saufley Field (NUN) | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,122.63 miles (17,900.10 km) SSW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,024.96 miles (17,742.91 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,017.75 miles (17,731.31 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,006.64 miles (17,713.43 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,005.83 miles (17,712.11 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,001.17 miles (17,704.62 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,996.28 miles (17,696.75 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,989.40 miles (17,685.67 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,981.41 miles (17,672.82 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,974.14 miles (17,661.12 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,961.66 miles (17,641.05 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,956.20 miles (17,632.26 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,954.21 miles (17,629.05 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,945.10 miles (17,614.39 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,933.19 miles (17,595.22 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 20.22 miles (32.54 km) WSW | Jacquinot Bay Airport (JAQ) | Jacquinot Bay, Papua New Guinea | |
| 2 | 94.86 miles (152.67 km) NNE | Rabaul Airport (RAB) | Rabaul, Papua New Guinea | |
| 3 | 95.79 miles (154.15 km) W | Hoskins Airport (HKN) | Hoskins, Papua New Guinea | |
| 4 | 111.13 miles (178.85 km) WSW | Gasmata Airport (GMI) | Gasmata Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 5 | 139.70 miles (224.82 km) NNE | Namatanai Airport (ATN) | Namatanai, Papua New Guinea | |
| 6 | 160.62 miles (258.49 km) WSW | Kandrian Airport (KDR) | Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | |
| 7 | 183.46 miles (295.26 km) ENE | Nissan Island Airport (IIS) | Nissan Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 8 | 184.70 miles (297.24 km) NNE | Lihir Island Regional Airport (LNV) | Londolovit, Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 9 | 198.38 miles (319.26 km) E | Buka Island Airport (BUA) | Buka Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 10 | 207.76 miles (334.35 km) SSW | Losuia Airport (Kiriwina Airfield) (LSA) | Losuia, Kiriwina Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 11 | 218.32 miles (351.36 km) NNW | Kavieng Airport (KVG) | Kavieng, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea | |
| 12 | 231.23 miles (372.13 km) W | Cape Gloucester Airport (CGC) | Cape Gloucester, Papua New Guinea | |
| 13 | 264.42 miles (425.54 km) SSE | Guasopa Airport (GAZ) | Guasopa, Papua New Guinea | |
| 14 | 274.68 miles (442.06 km) E | Kieta/Aropa Airport (KIE) | Kieta, Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 15 | 276.36 miles (444.76 km) SSW | Vivigani Airport (VIV) | Vivigani, Goodenough Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,746.13 miles (18,903.52 km) NNW | São Filipe Airport (SFL) | Fogo, Cape Verde | |
| 2 | 11,732.24 miles (18,881.16 km) NNW | Mosteiros Airport (MTI) | Mosteiros, Cape Verde | |
| 3 | 11,722.65 miles (18,865.73 km) NNE | Governador Carlos Wilson Airport (FEN) | Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil | |
| 4 | 11,716.34 miles (18,855.58 km) NNW | Praia International Airport (RAI) | Praia, Cape Verde | |
| 5 | 11,693.57 miles (18,818.94 km) NNW | Maio Airport (MMO) | Maio, Cape Verde | |
| 6 | 11,631.36 miles (18,718.82 km) NNW | Preguiça Airport (SNE) | São Nicolau, Cape Verde | |
| 7 | 11,630.76 miles (18,717.85 km) NNW | Cesária Évora International Airport (VXE) | São Vicente, Cape Verde | |
| 8 | 11,623.37 miles (18,705.96 km) NNW | Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) | Boa Vista, Cape Verde | |
| 9 | 11,606.71 miles (18,679.15 km) NNW | Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) | Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde | |
| 10 | 11,587.55 miles (18,648.31 km) NNW | Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) | Sal Island, Cape Verde | |
| 11 | 11,523.84 miles (18,545.78 km) WNW | Cap Skirring Airport (CSK) | Cap Skirring, Senegal | |
| 12 | 11,506.07 miles (18,517.18 km) SSE | Augusto Severo International Airport (NAT) | Natal, Brazil | |
| 13 | 11,504.12 miles (18,514.03 km) WNW | Bubaque Airport (BQE) | Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau | |
| 14 | 11,491.66 miles (18,493.99 km) WNW | Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) | Ziguinchor, Senegal | |
| 15 | 11,484.82 miles (18,482.98 km) NW | Banjul International Airport (BJL) | Banjul, Gambia | |