Nonstop flight route between Wichita, Kansas, United States and Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria:
Departure Airport:
(37°37'23"N by 97°16'1"W)
Arrival Airport:
(4°52'32"N by 8°5'56"E)
Distance from IAB to QUO:
6,843.44 miles (11,013.43 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield (IAB), Wichita, Kansas, United States and Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO), Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,843 miles (or 11,013 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 McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield and Akwa Ibom 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 McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield and Akwa Ibom 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: | IAB / KIAB |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Wichita, Kansas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 37°37'23"N by 97°16'1"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from IAB |
| More Information: | IAB Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | QUO / DNAI |
| Airport Name: | Akwa Ibom International Airport |
| Location: | Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria |
| GPS Coordinates: | 4°52'32"N by 8°5'56"E |
| Area Served: | Oron, Nigeria |
| Operator/Owner: | Akwa Ibom State |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from QUO |
| More Information: | QUO Maps & Info |
Facts about McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield (IAB):
- In addition to being known as "McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield", another name for IAB is "McConnell AFB".
- The closest airport to McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield (IAB) is Cessna Aircraft Field (CEA), which is located only 2 miles (3 kilometers) NNE of IAB.
- In August 1941, the Kansas National Guard 127th Observation Squadron was activated as the first military unit assigned to the Wichita airport.
- The furthest airport from McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield (IAB) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,740 miles (17,285 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- On 8 February 1964 the 23d Tactical Fighter Wing was reactivated at McConnell initially with three F-105 squadrons.
- Air Materiel Command's mission at the airport was to accept, service and coordinate the transfer of newly produced Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers to other installations.
- Air Training Command was host at the base from 1951 through 1958, training B-47 aircrews.
- Wichita Airport was returned to civilian jurisdiction, and it remained so until 1951.
Facts about Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO):
- The furthest airport from Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO) is Canton Island Airport (CIS), which is nearly antipodal to Akwa Ibom International Airport (meaning Akwa Ibom International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Canton Island Airport), and is located 12,291 miles (19,780 kilometers) away in Canton Island, Kiribati.
- The closest airport to Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO) is Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ), which is located only 18 miles (30 kilometers) ENE of QUO.
- Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 1.99 miles (3.20 km) NNE | Cessna Aircraft Field (CEA) | Wichita, Kansas, United States |     |
| 2 | 5.70 miles (9.17 km) NNE | Beech Factory Airport (BEC) | Wichita, Kansas, United States | |
| 3 | 9.26 miles (14.91 km) WNW | Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) | Wichita, Kansas, United States | |
| 4 | 26.71 miles (42.99 km) ENE | Captain Jack Thomas/El Dorado Airport (EDK) | El Dorado, Kansas, United States | |
| 5 | 30.08 miles (48.40 km) N | Newton City-County Airport (EWK) | Newton, Kansas, United States | |
| 6 | 33.84 miles (54.45 km) SSE | Strother Field (WLD) | Winfield/Arkansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| 7 | 44.53 miles (71.66 km) NW | Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT) | Hutchinson, Kansas, United States | |
| 8 | 54.95 miles (88.43 km) SW | Anthony Municipal Airport (ANY) | Anthony, Kansas, United States | |
| 9 | 57.22 miles (92.09 km) S | Earl Henry Airport (BWL) | Blackwell, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 10 | 62.26 miles (100.19 km) S | Ponca City Regional Airport (PNC) | Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 11 | 76.37 miles (122.90 km) NE | Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) | Emporia, Kansas, United States | |
| 12 | 77.29 miles (124.39 km) SW | Kegelman Air Force Auxiliary Field (CKA) | Cherokee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 13 | 81.12 miles (130.55 km) W | Pratt Regional Airport (PTT) | Pratt, Kansas, United States | |
| 14 | 83.33 miles (134.11 km) NNW | Salina Regional Airport (SLN) | Salina, Kansas, United States | |
| 15 | 87.81 miles (141.32 km) ESE | Independence Municipal Airport (IDP) | Independence, Kansas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,740.35 miles (17,284.87 km) SE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,613.71 miles (17,081.06 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,592.19 miles (17,046.44 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,570.38 miles (17,011.34 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,563.66 miles (17,000.52 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,545.86 miles (16,971.87 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,529.43 miles (16,945.43 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,527.19 miles (16,941.83 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,523.83 miles (16,936.42 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 10 | 10,520.84 miles (16,931.61 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,501.35 miles (16,900.25 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,489.96 miles (16,881.92 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,485.79 miles (16,875.19 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,475.47 miles (16,858.60 km) SSW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,469.15 miles (16,848.42 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 18.42 miles (29.64 km) ENE | Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) | Calabar, Nigeria | |
| 2 | 72.30 miles (116.35 km) WNW | Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW) | Owerri, Nigeria | |
| 3 | 79.71 miles (128.28 km) W | Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa (PHC) | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | |
| 4 | 88.10 miles (141.79 km) SSE | Malabo International Airport (SSG) | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | |
| 5 | 96.34 miles (155.05 km) SE | Limbe Airport (VCC) | Limbe, Cameroon | |
| 6 | 100.86 miles (162.32 km) NE | Mamfe Airport (MMF) | Mamfe, Cameroon | |
| 7 | 116.44 miles (187.39 km) NNW | Akanu Ibiam International Airport ( AIIA ) (ENU) | Enugu, Nigeria | |
| 8 | 126.79 miles (204.04 km) ESE | Douala International Airport (DLA) | Douala, Cameroon | |
| 9 | 134.97 miles (217.21 km) NW | Asaba International Airport (ABB) | Asaba, Delta, Niger | |
| 10 | 141.14 miles (227.13 km) ENE | Dschang Airport (DSC) | Dschang, Cameroon | |
| 11 | 150.59 miles (242.36 km) ENE | Bali Airport (BAJ) | Bali, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea | |
| 12 | 150.59 miles (242.36 km) ENE | Bali Airport (BLC) | Bali, Cameroon | |
| 13 | 160.72 miles (258.66 km) ENE | Bamenda Airport (BPC) | Bamenda, Cameroon | |
| 14 | 161.78 miles (260.35 km) ENE | Bafoussam Airport (BFX) | Bafoussam, Cameroon | |
| 15 | 189.44 miles (304.87 km) SE | Kribi Airport (KBI) | Kribi, Cameroon | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,290.62 miles (19,779.78 km) S | Canton Island Airport (CIS) | Canton Island, Kiribati | |
| 2 | 11,838.53 miles (19,052.22 km) S | Asau Airport (AAU) | Asau, Samoa | |
| 3 | 11,823.71 miles (19,028.36 km) S | Maota (Salelologa) Airport (MXS) | Maota, Samoa | |
| 4 | 11,818.10 miles (19,019.34 km) S | Faleolo International Airport (APW) | Apia, Upolu Island, Samoa | |
| 5 | 11,816.76 miles (19,017.19 km) S | Fagali'i Airport (FGI) | Apia, Samoa | |
| 6 | 11,787.18 miles (18,969.58 km) SSE | Wallis Island (WLS) | Wallis and Futuna Islands | |
| 7 | 11,781.96 miles (18,961.17 km) S | Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) | Pago Pago, American Samoa | |
| 8 | 11,776.02 miles (18,951.62 km) ESE | Funafuti International Airport (FUN) | Funafuti, Tuvalu | |
| 9 | 11,775.95 miles (18,951.51 km) SSW | Ofu Airport (OFU) | Ofu, American Samoa | |
| 10 | 11,770.39 miles (18,942.56 km) SSW | Tau Airport (TAV) | Tau, American Samoa | |
| 11 | 11,769.79 miles (18,941.59 km) SSW | Fitiuta Airport (FTI) | Fiti‘uta, American Samoa, United States | |
| 12 | 11,661.57 miles (18,767.43 km) SSE | Aéroport de Futuna - Pointe-Vele Pointe Vele Airport (FUT) | Futuna Island, Wallis and Futuna Islands | |
| 13 | 11,655.65 miles (18,757.91 km) SSE | Mata'aho Airport (NFO) | Niuafo'ou, Tonga | |
| 14 | 11,642.50 miles (18,736.73 km) E | Arorae Island Airport (AIS) | Arorae Island, Kiribati | |
| 15 | 11,599.24 miles (18,667.12 km) WSW | Manihiki Island Airport (MHX) | Manihiki Island, Cook Islands | |