Nonstop flight route between Hamilton, New Zealand and Galena, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(37°52'0"S by 175°19'54"E)
Arrival Airport:
(64°44'9"N by 156°56'15"W)
Distance from HLZ to GAL:
7,246.89 miles (11,662.70 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), Hamilton, New Zealand and Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL), Galena, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,247 miles (or 11,663 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 Hamilton International Airport and Edward G. Pitka Sr. 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 Hamilton International Airport and Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HLZ / NZHN |
| Airport Name: | Hamilton International Airport |
| Location: | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| GPS Coordinates: | 37°52'0"S by 175°19'54"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Hamilton International Airport |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 172 feet (52 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 4 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HLZ |
| More Information: | HLZ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GAL / PAGA |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Galena, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 64°44'9"N by 156°56'15"W |
| Area Served: | Galena, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 153 feet (47 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GAL |
| More Information: | GAL Maps & Info |
Facts about Hamilton International Airport (HLZ):
- The airport operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- In 1994, the airport became a terminal for Trans Tasman air routes, with charter flights provided on Boeing 727s by Kiwi International Airlines of New Zealand which served Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
- As the world prepared for war, it became clear that a landing strip needed to be constructed in the Hamilton area.
- Because of Hamilton International Airport's relatively low elevation of 172 feet, planes can take off or land at Hamilton 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.
- Ansett built an independent passenger terminal to the south of the main building, equipping it with a 'Golden Wing Club' lounge and food vending machines.
- Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) has 4 runways.
- The furthest airport from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) is Córdoba Airport (ODB), which is nearly antipodal to Hamilton International Airport (meaning Hamilton International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Córdoba Airport), and is located 12,427 miles (20,000 kilometers) away in Córdoba, Spain.
- The closest airport to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) is Matamata Airport (MTA), which is located 24 miles (39 kilometers) ENE of HLZ.
Facts about Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL):
- Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) has 2 runways.
- Because of Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport's relatively low elevation of 153 feet, planes can take off or land at Edward G. Pitka Sr. 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 Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) is Koyukuk Airport (KYU), which is located 25 miles (41 kilometers) WNW of GAL.
- The furthest airport from Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,313 miles (16,598 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- In addition to being known as "Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport", another name for GAL is "(former Galena Air Force Base)".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 24.08 miles (38.75 km) ENE | Matamata Airport (MTA) | Matamata, New Zealand |     |
| 2 | 49.11 miles (79.03 km) ENE | Tauranga Airport (TRG) | Tauranga, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 50.26 miles (80.89 km) NNE | Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) | Thames, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 56.21 miles (90.46 km) ESE | Rotorua International Airport (ROT) | Rotorua, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 61.08 miles (98.30 km) NNW | Ardmore Airport (AMZ) | Ardmore, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 66.32 miles (106.73 km) NNW | Auckland Airport (AKL) | Mangere, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 72.82 miles (117.20 km) SE | Taupo AirportTe Papa Waka Rererangi o Taupō (TUO) | Taupo, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 74.91 miles (120.55 km) N | Coromandel Aerodrome (CMV) | Coromandel, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 86.35 miles (138.97 km) E | Whakatane Airport (WHK) | Whakatane, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 100.58 miles (161.87 km) SW | New Plymouth Airport (NPL) | New Plymouth, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 112.56 miles (181.15 km) N | Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) | Great Barrier Island, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 138.36 miles (222.68 km) SE | Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) | Napier, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 145.72 miles (234.52 km) S | Wanganui Airport (WAG) | Wanganui, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 153.75 miles (247.43 km) ESE | Gisborne Airport (GIS) | Gisborne, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 154.53 miles (248.69 km) NNW | Whangarei Airport (WRE) | Whangarei, New Zealand | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,427.18 miles (19,999.55 km) E | Córdoba Airport (ODB) | Córdoba, Spain | |
| 2 | 12,369.14 miles (19,906.15 km) NW | Granada Airport (GRX) | Granada, Spain | |
| 3 | 12,362.67 miles (19,895.74 km) ENE | Seville Airport (SVQ) | Seville, Spain | |
| 4 | 12,358.66 miles (19,889.28 km) NNW | Ciudad Real Central Airport (CQM) | Ciudad Real, Spain | |
| 5 | 12,353.94 miles (19,881.69 km) N | Málaga Airport (AGP) | Málaga, Spain | |
| 6 | 12,327.89 miles (19,839.77 km) NE | Jerez Airport (XRY) | Jerez de la Frontera, Spain | |
| 7 | 12,312.44 miles (19,814.91 km) NNE | Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) | Gibraltar | |
| 8 | 12,300.36 miles (19,795.47 km) ENE | Badajoz Airport (BJZ) | Badajoz, Spain | |
| 9 | 12,295.92 miles (19,788.31 km) NNE | Ceuta Heliport (JCU) | Ceuta, Spain | |
| 10 | 12,292.16 miles (19,782.26 km) WNW | Almería Airport (LEI) | Almería, Spain | |
| 11 | 12,275.71 miles (19,755.79 km) NNE | Sania Ramel Airport (TTU) | Tétouan, Morocco | |
| 12 | 12,275.71 miles (19,755.79 km) NNE | Sania Ramel Airport (SII) | Sidi Ifni, Morocco | |
| 13 | 12,273.61 miles (19,752.41 km) NNE | Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) | Tangier, Morocco | |
| 14 | 12,258.40 miles (19,727.94 km) E | Beja Airport (BYJ) | Beja, Portugal | |
| 15 | 12,247.26 miles (19,710.00 km) NNW | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport[1] (MAD) | Madrid, Spain | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 25.24 miles (40.63 km) WNW | Koyukuk Airport (KYU) | Koyukuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 33.53 miles (53.95 km) W | Nulato Airport (NUL) | Nulato, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 43.28 miles (69.66 km) E | Ruby Airport (RBY) | Ruby, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 60.86 miles (97.94 km) WSW | Kaltag Airport (KAL) | Kaltag, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 68.58 miles (110.37 km) NNE | Huslia Airport (HSL) | Huslia, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 83.93 miles (135.07 km) SSE | Bear Creek 3 Airport (BCC) | Bear Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 118.39 miles (190.53 km) NE | Hughes Airport (HUS) | Hughes, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 123.53 miles (198.81 km) SSE | Takotna Airport (TCT) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 124.64 miles (200.60 km) W | Koyuk Alfred Adams Airport (KKA) | Koyuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 127.30 miles (204.87 km) NE | Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO) | Utopia Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 127.43 miles (205.08 km) WNW | Haycock Airport (HAY) | Haycock, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 129.61 miles (208.58 km) WSW | Unalakleet Airport (UNK) | Unalakleet, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 129.70 miles (208.73 km) W | Shaktoolik Airport (SKK) | Shaktoolik, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 129.70 miles (208.73 km) SSE | McGrath Airport (MCG) | McGrath, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 130.57 miles (210.14 km) SSE | Tatalina LRRS Airport (TLJ) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,313.41 miles (16,597.78 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,309.38 miles (16,591.29 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,302.73 miles (16,580.59 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,276.31 miles (16,538.08 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,237.19 miles (16,475.12 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,131.03 miles (16,304.27 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,076.40 miles (16,216.36 km) SE | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM) | Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica | |
| 8 | 10,075.25 miles (16,214.50 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,017.04 miles (16,120.83 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,016.20 miles (16,119.47 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,015.87 miles (16,118.95 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,008.98 miles (16,107.85 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,001.06 miles (16,095.11 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 14 | 9,991.80 miles (16,080.21 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 9,991.52 miles (16,079.76 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |