Nonstop flight route between Birao, Central African Republic and Hengchun, Taiwan:
Departure Airport:
(10°14'13"N by 22°42'58"E)
Arrival Airport:
(22°2'17"N by 120°43'49"E)
Distance from IRO to HCN:
6,457.99 miles (10,393.10 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Birao Airport (IRO), Birao, Central African Republic and Hengchun Airport (HCN), Hengchun, Taiwan would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,458 miles (or 10,393 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 Birao Airport and Hengchun 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 Birao Airport and Hengchun Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | IRO / FEFI |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Birao, Central African Republic |
| GPS Coordinates: | 10°14'13"N by 22°42'58"E |
| Area Served: | Birao |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1522 feet (464 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from IRO |
| More Information: | IRO Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HCN / RCKW |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Hengchun, Taiwan |
| GPS Coordinates: | 22°2'17"N by 120°43'49"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Civil Aeronautics Administration |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 46 feet (14 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HCN |
| More Information: | HCN Maps & Info |
Facts about Birao Airport (IRO):
- The closest airport to Birao Airport (IRO) is Gordil Airport (GDI), which is located 81 miles (130 kilometers) SW of IRO.
- In addition to being known as "Birao Airport", another name for IRO is "Birao Airport (Birao)".
- Birao Airport (IRO) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Birao Airport (IRO) is Manihiki Island Airport (MHX), which is nearly antipodal to Birao Airport (meaning Birao Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Manihiki Island Airport), and is located 12,184 miles (19,608 kilometers) away in Manihiki Island, Cook Islands.
Facts about Hengchun Airport (HCN):
- Because of Hengchun Airport's relatively low elevation of 46 feet, planes can take off or land at Hengchun 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.
- Due to its location, the airport experiences strong Katabatic wind and is forced to close.
- In addition to being known as "Hengchun Airport", other names for HCN include "恆春航空站恆春機場" and "Héngchūn HángkōngzhànHéngchūn Jīchǎng".
- Hengchun Airport (HCN) currently has only 1 runway.
- Mandarin Airlines and TransAsia Airways dropped out from serving the airport due to poor load factor and Hengchun Peninsular's seasonal strong winds which make landing and take off dangerous.
- The furthest airport from Hengchun Airport (HCN) is Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport (ESG), which is nearly antipodal to Hengchun Airport (meaning Hengchun Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport), and is located 12,350 miles (19,876 kilometers) away in Mariscal Estigarribia, Paraguay.
- Hengchun Airport is an airport in Hengchun, Pingtung County, Taiwan.
- The closest airport to Hengchun Airport (HCN) is Kaohsiung International Airport (Kaohsiung Siaogang Airport) (KHH), which is located 44 miles (72 kilometers) NNW of HCN.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 80.73 miles (129.92 km) SW | Gordil Airport (GDI) | Gordil, Central African Republic |     |
| 2 | 123.18 miles (198.24 km) WSW | Gordil Airport (GDA) | Gounda, Central African Republic | |
| 3 | 156.06 miles (251.15 km) SW | Koumala Airport (KOL) | Koumala, Central African Republic | |
| 4 | 174.72 miles (281.19 km) WNW | Am Timan Airport (AMC) | Am Timan, Chad | |
| 5 | 196.99 miles (317.02 km) NE | Nyala Airport (UYL) | Nyala, South Darfur, Sudan | |
| 6 | 202.01 miles (325.10 km) WNW | Zakouma Airport (AKM) | Zakouma, Chad | |
| 7 | 224.93 miles (361.99 km) N | Geneina Airport (EGN) | Geneina, Sudan | |
| 8 | 244.59 miles (393.62 km) ENE | Ed Daein Airport (ADV) | Ed Daein, East Darfur, Sudan | |
| 9 | 247.99 miles (399.10 km) WNW | Abou-Deïa Airport (AOD) | Abou-Deia, Chad | |
| 10 | 259.43 miles (417.51 km) S | Yalinga Airport (AIG) | Yalinga, Central African Republic | |
| 11 | 261.00 miles (420.04 km) S | Bria Airport (BIV) | Bria, Central African Republic | |
| 12 | 279.66 miles (450.06 km) NNW | Abéché Airport (AEH) | Abéché, Chad | |
| 13 | 292.35 miles (470.49 km) NW | Oum-Hadjer Airport (OUM) | Oum Hadjer, Chad | |
| 14 | 292.47 miles (470.68 km) NE | El Fashir Airport (ELF) | El Fasher, Sudan | |
| 15 | 304.71 miles (490.37 km) WNW | Mongo Airport (MVO) | Mongo, Chad | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,183.99 miles (19,608.19 km) E | Manihiki Island Airport (MHX) | Manihiki Island, Cook Islands | |
| 2 | 11,891.30 miles (19,137.14 km) SW | Maupiti Airport (MAU) | Maupiti, Leeward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,869.34 miles (19,101.81 km) SW | Bora Bora Airport (BOB) | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,824.07 miles (19,028.95 km) SW | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,776.14 miles (18,951.81 km) WSW | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,772.53 miles (18,946.00 km) S | Mitiaro Island Airport (MOI) | Mitiaro Island, Cook Islands | |
| 7 | 11,752.79 miles (18,914.23 km) S | Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK) | Mauke Island, Cook Islands | |
| 8 | 11,726.00 miles (18,871.12 km) SW | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,715.61 miles (18,854.39 km) SW | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,660.86 miles (18,766.30 km) SSE | Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) | Avarua, Cook Islands | |
| 11 | 11,639.45 miles (18,731.84 km) WSW | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,638.39 miles (18,730.12 km) WSW | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,630.20 miles (18,716.94 km) S | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 14 | 11,626.45 miles (18,710.92 km) WSW | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,617.49 miles (18,696.49 km) WSW | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 44.47 miles (71.56 km) NNW | Kaohsiung International Airport (Kaohsiung Siaogang Airport) (KHH) | Kaohsiung, Taiwan | |
| 2 | 51.04 miles (82.15 km) E | Lanyu Airport (KYD) | Orchid Island, Taitung County, Taiwan | |
| 3 | 54.91 miles (88.36 km) NNE | Taitung Airport (TTT) | Taitung, Taiwan, Republic of China | |
| 4 | 64.35 miles (103.56 km) NE | Lyudao Airport (Green Island Airport) (GNI) | Lyudao (Green Island), Taiwan | |
| 5 | 71.38 miles (114.87 km) NNW | Tainan Airport (TNN) | Tainan City, Taiwan, Republic of China | |
| 6 | 100.13 miles (161.15 km) NNW | Chiayi Airport (Shueishang Airport) (CYI) | Chiayi, Taiwan | |
| 7 | 116.62 miles (187.68 km) NW | Qimei Airport (CMJ) | Cimei, Taiwan | |
| 8 | 120.73 miles (194.30 km) NW | Wang-an Airport (WOT) | Wang-an, Penghu (Pescadores), Republic of China | |
| 9 | 126.75 miles (203.98 km) NNW | Magong Airport (MZG) | Magong, Taiwan | |
| 10 | 136.00 miles (218.86 km) SE | Basco Airport (BSO) | Basco, Batanes, Philippines | |
| 11 | 148.30 miles (238.67 km) NNE | Hualien Airport (HUN) | Hualien, Taiwan, Republic of China | |
| 12 | 154.00 miles (247.84 km) N | Taichung Airport(Taichung Ching Chuan Kang Airport) (RMQ) | Taichung, Taiwan, Taiwan | |
| 13 | 154.00 miles (247.84 km) N | Taichung Airport(Taichung Ching Chuan Kang Airport) (TXG) | Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China | |
| 14 | 212.24 miles (341.57 km) N | Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) | Taoyuan County (near Taipei), Taiwan, Republic of China | |
| 15 | 215.81 miles (347.31 km) NNE | Taipei International Airport (Taipei Songshan Airport) (TSA) | Taipei City, Taiwan, Republic of China | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,350.21 miles (19,875.69 km) E | Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport (ESG) | Mariscal Estigarribia, Paraguay | |
| 2 | 12,213.05 miles (19,654.94 km) WSW | Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport (PJC) | Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay | |
| 3 | 12,206.03 miles (19,643.66 km) W | Ponta Porã International Airport (PMG) | Ponta Porã, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil | |
| 4 | 12,205.34 miles (19,642.54 km) SSW | Puerto Suárez International Airport (PSZ) | Puerto Suárez, Bolivia | |
| 5 | 12,203.54 miles (19,639.65 km) SSW | Corumbá International Airport (CMG) | Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil | |
| 6 | 12,191.09 miles (19,619.61 km) SSW | Clorinda Airport (CLX) | Clorinda, Formosa, Argentina | |
| 7 | 12,189.40 miles (19,616.88 km) SSW | Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) | Asunción, Paraguay | |
| 8 | 12,158.52 miles (19,567.19 km) W | Francisco de Matos Pereira Airport (DOU) | Dourados, Minas Gerais, Brazil | |
| 9 | 12,156.04 miles (19,563.20 km) E | Yacuiba Airport (BYC) | Yacuiba, Bolivia | |
| 10 | 12,144.92 miles (19,545.31 km) E | Tartagal "General Enrique Mosconi" Airport (TTG) | Tartagal, Salta, Argentina | |
| 11 | 12,140.97 miles (19,538.95 km) SSW | Formosa International Airport (FMA) | Formosa, Argentina | |
| 12 | 12,128.42 miles (19,518.75 km) ESE | Camiri Airport (CAM) | Camiri, Bolivia | |
| 13 | 12,121.44 miles (19,507.51 km) WSW | Campo Grande International Airport (CGR) | Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil | |
| 14 | 12,110.70 miles (19,490.23 km) E | Bermejo Airport (BJO) | Bermejo, Bolivia | |
| 15 | 12,105.02 miles (19,481.09 km) ESE | Orán Airport (ORA) | Orán, Salta Province, Argentina | |