Nonstop flight route between Gary, Indiana (near Chicago), United States and Al Ain, United Arab Emirates:
Departure Airport:
(41°36'59"N by 87°24'46"W)
Arrival Airport:
(24°15'42"N by 55°36'33"E)
Distance from GYY to AAN:
7,307.24 miles (11,759.83 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY), Gary, Indiana (near Chicago), United States and Al-Ain International Airport (AAN), Al Ain, United Arab Emirates would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,307 miles (or 11,760 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 Gary/Chicago International Airport and Al-Ain International 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 Gary/Chicago International Airport and Al-Ain International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GYY / KGYY |
| Airport Name: | Gary/Chicago International Airport |
| Location: | Gary, Indiana (near Chicago), United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 41°36'59"N by 87°24'46"W |
| Area Served: | Gary, Indiana |
| Operator/Owner: | Gary/Chicago Airport Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 591 feet (180 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GYY |
| More Information: | GYY Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | AAN / OMAL |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates |
| GPS Coordinates: | 24°15'42"N by 55°36'33"E |
| Area Served: | Al Ain |
| Operator/Owner: | Abu Dhabi Airports Company |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 866 feet (264 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from AAN |
| More Information: | AAN Maps & Info |
Facts about Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY):
- Because of Gary/Chicago International Airport's relatively low elevation of 591 feet, planes can take off or land at Gary/Chicago 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.
- Federal funds were secured in January 2006 to move railroad tracks away from the northwest corner to allow extension of the main runway to 9,000 feet, as well as add gates to the existing passenger terminal building.
- Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) has 2 runways.
- On December 12, 2011 Allegiant Air announced they would begin service to Orlando Sanford International Airport two days a week beginning February 15, 2012.
- Gary/Chicago International Airport was once served by Pan Am, Southeast Airlines, SkyValue Airlines, Skybus Airlines and Hooters Air, with flights to cities such as Hartford, Connecticut.
- The furthest airport from Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,103 miles (17,868 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), which is located 21 miles (34 kilometers) NW of GYY.
- On May 24, 2013 Allegiant Air reported it was cancelling air service out of Gary in August.
Facts about Al-Ain International Airport (AAN):
- Because of Al-Ain International Airport's relatively low elevation of 866 feet, planes can take off or land at Al-Ain 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.
- Al-Ain International Airport (AAN) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Al-Ain International Airport (AAN) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,768 miles (18,939 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Al-Ain International Airport (AAN) is Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), which is located 53 miles (85 kilometers) NNW of AAN.
- In addition to being known as "Al-Ain International Airport", another name for AAN is "مطار العين الدولي".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 21.09 miles (33.94 km) NW | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) | Chicago, Illinois, United States |     |
| 2 | 23.79 miles (38.29 km) ESE | Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States | |
| 3 | 31.13 miles (50.09 km) ENE | Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) | Michigan City, Indiana, United States | |
| 4 | 35.18 miles (56.62 km) E | La Porte Municipal Airport (LPO) | La Porte, Indiana, United States | |
| 5 | 35.18 miles (56.62 km) E | La Porte Municipal Airport (PPO) | La Porte, Indiana, United States | |
| 6 | 35.31 miles (56.82 km) W | Lewis University Airport (LOT) | Chicago / Romeoville, Illinois, United States | |
| 7 | 35.62 miles (57.32 km) NW | Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| 8 | 40.02 miles (64.40 km) W | Joliet Regional Airport (JOT) | Joliet, Illinois, United States | |
| 9 | 42.61 miles (68.58 km) NW | Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) | Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, Illinois, United States | |
| 10 | 43.86 miles (70.59 km) SSW | Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) | Kankakee, Illinois, United States | |
| 11 | 47.51 miles (76.46 km) WNW | DuPage Airport (DPA) | West Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| 12 | 47.72 miles (76.80 km) SSE | Jasper County Airport (RNZ) | Rensselaer, Indiana, United States | |
| 13 | 55.87 miles (89.92 km) WNW | Chicago/Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) | Aurora, Illinois, United States | |
| 14 | 56.91 miles (91.58 km) E | South Bend International Airport (SBN) | South Bend, Indiana, United States | |
| 15 | 59.27 miles (95.39 km) S | Kentland Municipal Airport (KKT) | Kentland, Indiana, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,102.62 miles (17,867.88 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,079.27 miles (17,830.32 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,062.07 miles (17,802.63 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,054.66 miles (17,790.71 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,010.29 miles (17,719.30 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,999.39 miles (17,701.76 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,997.22 miles (17,698.27 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,986.99 miles (17,681.80 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,967.20 miles (17,649.95 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,963.86 miles (17,644.57 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,913.20 miles (17,563.05 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,881.54 miles (17,512.10 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,870.92 miles (17,495.01 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,861.60 miles (17,480.01 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,822.03 miles (17,416.32 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 52.92 miles (85.17 km) NNW | Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) | Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 2 | 61.46 miles (98.91 km) WNW | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| 3 | 70.18 miles (112.94 km) NNW | Dubai International Airport (DXB) | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 4 | 73.95 miles (119.01 km) NE | Fujairah International Airport (FJR) | Fujairah, United Arab Emirates | |
| 5 | 73.99 miles (119.07 km) N | Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | |
| 6 | 76.34 miles (122.85 km) NNE | Ajman International Airport (QAJ) | Ajman, United Arab Emirates | |
| 7 | 95.65 miles (153.93 km) NNE | Ras Al Khaimah International Airport(Ra's al-Khaymah) (RKT) | Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates | |
| 8 | 101.59 miles (163.50 km) NNE | Dibba Airport (BYB) | Dibba, Oman | |
| 9 | 137.69 miles (221.59 km) NNE | Khasab Airport (KHS) | Khasab, Oman | |
| 10 | 164.32 miles (264.45 km) NNW | Bandar Lengeh Airport (BDH) | Bandar Lengeh, Iran | |
| 11 | 175.62 miles (282.62 km) ESE | Muscat International Airport (MCT) | Muscat, Oman | |
| 12 | 186.59 miles (300.29 km) NNW | Kish International Airport (KIH) | Kish Island, Iran | |
| 13 | 206.66 miles (332.59 km) W | Dalma Airport (ZDY) | Dalma (island), United Arab Emirates | |
| 14 | 209.79 miles (337.63 km) NNE | Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND) | Bandar Abbas, Iran | |
| 15 | 225.24 miles (362.49 km) NW | Lavan Airport (LVP) | Lavan Island, Iran | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,767.92 miles (18,938.59 km) E | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,526.02 miles (18,549.28 km) ESE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,501.06 miles (18,509.12 km) ESE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,484.26 miles (18,482.08 km) WSW | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 5 | 11,452.78 miles (18,431.42 km) ESE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,288.82 miles (18,167.55 km) ESE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,219.06 miles (18,055.28 km) ESE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,135.39 miles (17,920.63 km) ESE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,083.35 miles (17,836.89 km) ESE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,047.84 miles (17,779.72 km) SE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,993.47 miles (17,692.23 km) ESE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,947.85 miles (17,618.82 km) ESE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,888.02 miles (17,522.53 km) ESE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,871.91 miles (17,496.60 km) ESE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,865.65 miles (17,486.53 km) ESE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |