Nonstop flight route between Houston, Texas, United States and Bob Quinn Lake, British Columbia, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(29°38'44"N by 95°16'44"W)
Arrival Airport:
(56°58'0"N by 130°14'57"W)
Distance from HOU to YBO:
2,528.22 miles (4,068.76 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), Houston, Texas, United States and Bob Quinn Lake Airport (YBO), Bob Quinn Lake, British Columbia, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,528 miles (or 4,069 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 William P. Hobby Airport and Bob Quinn Lake 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 William P. Hobby Airport and Bob Quinn Lake Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HOU / KHOU |
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| Location: | Houston, Texas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 29°38'44"N by 95°16'44"W |
| Area Served: | Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Houston |
| Elevation: | 46 feet (14 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 4 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HOU |
| More Information: | HOU Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YBO / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Bob Quinn Lake, British Columbia, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 56°58'0"N by 130°14'57"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Bob Quinn Lake Airport Society |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1970 feet (600 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YBO |
| More Information: | YBO Maps & Info |
Facts about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU):
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) has 4 runways.
- William P. Hobby Airport handled 9,054,001 passengers last year.
- The closest airport to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field (EFD), which is located only 8 miles (12 kilometers) ESE of HOU.
- Houston Mayor Annise Parker backed Southwest's flight to make Hobby an international airport on May 23, 2012.
- In addition to being known as "William P. Hobby Airport", another name for HOU is "Houston Hobby".
- United Airlines, Houston's other major carrier, which would subsequently be forced to compete with Southwest on proposed international routes, has objected to the expansion plans, citing a study which concludes that the change would cost the Houston area jobs and result in a net reduction in GRP.
- The furthest airport from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK), which is located 11,002 miles (17,706 kilometers) away in Cocos Islands, Australia.
- In 1967 the airport was renamed after former Texas governor William P.
- Because of William P. Hobby Airport's relatively low elevation of 46 feet, planes can take off or land at William P. Hobby 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.
Facts about Bob Quinn Lake Airport (YBO):
- In addition to being known as "Bob Quinn Lake Airport", another name for YBO is "CBW4".
- Bob Quinn Lake Airport (YBO) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Bob Quinn Lake Airport (YBO) is Bronson Creek Airport (YBM), which is located 37 miles (60 kilometers) WSW of YBO.
- The furthest airport from Bob Quinn Lake Airport (YBO) is Port Alfred Airport (AFD), which is located 10,494 miles (16,888 kilometers) away in Port Alfred, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.68 miles (12.36 km) ESE | Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field (EFD) | Houston, Texas, United States |     |
| 2 | 18.92 miles (30.45 km) WNW | Andrau Airpark (AAP) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 3 | 21.85 miles (35.16 km) ENE | Baytown Airport (HPY) | Baytown, Texas, United States | |
| 4 | 22.75 miles (36.60 km) W | Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) | Sugar Land, Texas (near Houston), United States | |
| 5 | 23.71 miles (38.16 km) N | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 6 | 26.46 miles (42.59 km) WNW | West Houston Airport (IWS) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 7 | 33.12 miles (53.30 km) NNW | David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 8 | 36.38 miles (58.55 km) SE | Scholes International Airport at Galveston (GLS) | Galveston, Texas, United States | |
| 9 | 38.71 miles (62.29 km) SSW | Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) | Angleton / Lake Jackson, Texas, United States | |
| 10 | 49.51 miles (79.68 km) N | Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 11 | 58.28 miles (93.80 km) SW | Bay City Municipal Airport (BBC) | Bay City, Texas, United States | |
| 12 | 59.20 miles (95.27 km) WSW | Wharton Regional Airport (WHT) | Wharton, Texas, United States | |
| 13 | 70.18 miles (112.94 km) ENE | Beaumont Municipal Airport (BMT) | Beaumont, Texas, United States | |
| 14 | 78.29 miles (126.00 km) NNW | Bruce Brothers Huntsville Regional Airport (HTV) | Huntsville, Texas, United States | |
| 15 | 78.34 miles (126.07 km) ENE | Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) | Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,002.05 miles (17,706.03 km) SW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,935.62 miles (17,599.14 km) ESE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 10,658.40 miles (17,152.99 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,645.79 miles (17,132.69 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,634.99 miles (17,115.31 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,633.92 miles (17,113.60 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 7 | 10,633.35 miles (17,112.68 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,632.69 miles (17,111.61 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,626.11 miles (17,101.02 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,617.96 miles (17,087.91 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,607.15 miles (17,070.51 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,602.03 miles (17,062.27 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,587.52 miles (17,038.92 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,581.89 miles (17,029.86 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,580.51 miles (17,027.64 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 37.38 miles (60.15 km) WSW | Bronson Creek Airport (YBM) | Bronson Creek, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 2 | 72.14 miles (116.10 km) S | Stewart Aerodrome (ZST) | Stewart, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 3 | 73.16 miles (117.73 km) NNW | Telegraph Creek Airport (YTX) | Telegraph Creek, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 4 | 74.05 miles (119.18 km) S | Hyder Seaplane Base (WHD) | Hyder, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 87.00 miles (140.02 km) WSW | Wrangell Airport (WRG) | Wrangell, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 100.89 miles (162.37 km) N | Dease Lake Airport (YDL) | Dease Lake, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 7 | 102.43 miles (164.84 km) W | Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG) | Petersburg, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 118.50 miles (190.70 km) WSW | Coffman Cove Seaplane Base (KCC) | Coffman Cove, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 124.17 miles (199.84 km) WSW | North Whale Seaplane Base (WWP) | North Whale Pass, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 124.41 miles (200.22 km) SW | Thorne Bay Seaplane Base (KTB) | Thorne Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 124.59 miles (200.50 km) SSW | Ketchikan Harbor Seaplane Base (WFB) | Ketchikan, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 124.80 miles (200.84 km) SSW | Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) | Ketchikan, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 134.93 miles (217.15 km) WSW | Point Baker Seaplane Base (KPB) | Point Baker, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 135.03 miles (217.31 km) WSW | Port Protection Seaplane Base (PPV) | Port Protection, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 136.79 miles (220.14 km) SSW | Metlakatla Seaplane Base (MTM) | Metlakatla, Annette Island, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,493.82 miles (16,888.12 km) SE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,486.65 miles (16,876.58 km) SE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,485.53 miles (16,874.78 km) SE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,412.68 miles (16,757.54 km) SE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,406.82 miles (16,748.11 km) SE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,397.23 miles (16,732.67 km) SE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,342.93 miles (16,645.29 km) SSE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,329.92 miles (16,624.35 km) SE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,306.97 miles (16,587.42 km) SE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,305.70 miles (16,585.38 km) SSE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,291.46 miles (16,562.46 km) SE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,289.83 miles (16,559.83 km) SE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,280.79 miles (16,545.29 km) SE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,277.43 miles (16,539.88 km) SE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,268.08 miles (16,524.84 km) SE | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |