Nonstop flight route between Igiugig, Alaska, United States and Mthatha, South Africa:
Departure Airport:
(59°19'27"N by 155°54'6"W)
Arrival Airport:
(31°32'47"S by 28°40'31"E)
Distance from IGG to UTT:
10,505.79 miles (16,907.40 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Igiugig Airport (IGG), Igiugig, Alaska, United States and Mthatha Airport (UTT), Mthatha, South Africa would travel a Great Circle distance of 10,506 miles (or 16,907 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 Igiugig Airport and Mthatha 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 Igiugig Airport and Mthatha Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | IGG / PAIG |
| Airport Name: | Igiugig Airport |
| Location: | Igiugig, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°19'27"N by 155°54'6"W |
| Area Served: | Igiugig, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 90 feet (27 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from IGG |
| More Information: | IGG Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | UTT / FAUT |
| Airport Name: | Mthatha Airport |
| Location: | Mthatha, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 31°32'47"S by 28°40'31"E |
| Area Served: | Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Operator/Owner: | Provincial Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2429 feet (740 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from UTT |
| More Information: | UTT Maps & Info |
Facts about Igiugig Airport (IGG):
- The closest airport to Igiugig Airport (IGG) is Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX), which is located 23 miles (37 kilometers) E of IGG.
- Because of Igiugig Airport's relatively low elevation of 90 feet, planes can take off or land at Igiugig 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 Igiugig Airport (IGG) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,686 miles (17,197 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- Igiugig Airport (IGG) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Mthatha Airport (UTT):
- The closest airport to Mthatha Airport (UTT) is Margate Airport (MGH), which is located 109 miles (176 kilometers) ENE of UTT.
- The furthest airport from Mthatha Airport (UTT) is Kalaupapa Airport (LUP), which is located 11,642 miles (18,736 kilometers) away in Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States.
- Mthatha Airport (UTT) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 22.79 miles (36.68 km) E | Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) | Big Mountain, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 36.38 miles (58.54 km) SE | Kulik Lake Airport (LKK) | Kulik Lake, Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 36.44 miles (58.65 km) WSW | Levelock Airport (KLL) | Levelock, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 39.41 miles (63.42 km) ENE | Kokhanok Airport (KNK) | Kokhanok, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 45.67 miles (73.50 km) NE | Iliamna Airport (ILI) | Iliamna, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 52.05 miles (83.77 km) SSW | King Salmon Airport (AKN) | King Salmon, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 52.51 miles (84.51 km) W | New Stuyahok Airport (KNW) | New Stuyahok, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 55.11 miles (88.69 km) WNW | Koliganek Airport (KGK) | Koliganek, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 55.38 miles (89.12 km) W | Ekwok Airport (KEK) | Ekwok, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 57.01 miles (91.76 km) SW | Naknek Airport (NNK) | Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 58.14 miles (93.56 km) SW | South Naknek Airport (WSN) | South Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 58.57 miles (94.26 km) NE | Nondalton Airport (NNL) | Nondalton, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 70.09 miles (112.80 km) ENE | Pedro Bay Airport (PDB) | Pedro Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 70.36 miles (113.24 km) WSW | Portage Creek Airport (PCA) | Portage Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 82.04 miles (132.03 km) NE | Port Alsworth Airport (PTA) | Port Alsworth, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,685.77 miles (17,197.04 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,684.65 miles (17,195.23 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,667.03 miles (17,166.87 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,651.71 miles (17,142.22 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,612.34 miles (17,078.86 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,505.79 miles (16,907.40 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,448.60 miles (16,815.35 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,391.91 miles (16,724.12 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,391.58 miles (16,723.59 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,391.03 miles (16,722.71 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,384.02 miles (16,711.41 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,367.13 miles (16,684.24 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,364.97 miles (16,680.76 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,362.48 miles (16,676.76 km) SSE | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,357.88 miles (16,669.35 km) SSW | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 109.39 miles (176.05 km) ENE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 2 | 114.31 miles (183.96 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 3 | 114.39 miles (184.10 km) N | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 4 | 123.55 miles (198.83 km) NNW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 5 | 125.17 miles (201.45 km) N | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 6 | 147.60 miles (237.54 km) NW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 7 | 158.26 miles (254.69 km) N | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 8 | 158.75 miles (255.49 km) NNW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 166.52 miles (267.98 km) NE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 10 | 173.72 miles (279.57 km) SW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 11 | 189.60 miles (305.13 km) NNW | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 196.76 miles (316.66 km) NE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 13 | 214.85 miles (345.77 km) NNE | Ladysmith Airport (LAY) | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 220.71 miles (355.19 km) NW | Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa | |
| 15 | 245.11 miles (394.47 km) SW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,642.06 miles (18,736.04 km) NNE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,639.36 miles (18,731.70 km) NNE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,636.25 miles (18,726.68 km) NNE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,635.06 miles (18,724.77 km) NNE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,634.31 miles (18,723.56 km) NNE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,628.23 miles (18,713.77 km) NNE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,627.58 miles (18,712.73 km) NNE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,621.20 miles (18,702.45 km) NNE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,621.20 miles (18,702.45 km) NNE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,620.94 miles (18,702.05 km) NE | Princeville Airport (HPV) | Hanalei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,615.92 miles (18,693.96 km) NNE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,615.88 miles (18,693.90 km) NNE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,611.81 miles (18,687.35 km) NE | Lihue Airport (LIH) | Lihue, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,608.22 miles (18,681.57 km) NNE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,597.70 miles (18,664.64 km) NE | PMRF Barking Sands (BKH) | Kekaha, Hawaii, United States | |