Nonstop flight route between Chignik Lake, Alaska, United States and Houston, Texas, United States:
Departure Airport:
(56°15'18"N by 158°46'31"W)
Arrival Airport:
(29°38'44"N by 95°16'44"W)
Distance from KCQ to HOU:
3,536.88 miles (5,692.05 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ), Chignik Lake, Alaska, United States and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), Houston, Texas, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,537 miles (or 5,692 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 Chignik Lake Airport and William P. Hobby 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 Chignik Lake Airport and William P. Hobby Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KCQ / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Chignik Lake, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 56°15'18"N by 158°46'31"W |
| Area Served: | Chignik Lake, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 50 feet (15 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KCQ |
| More Information: | KCQ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HOU / KHOU |
| Airport Names: |
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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 |
Facts about Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ):
- In addition to being known as "Chignik Lake Airport", another name for KCQ is "A79".
- The closest airport to Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ) is Chignik Fisheries Airport (KCG), which is located only 8 miles (13 kilometers) ENE of KCQ.
- Because of Chignik Lake Airport's relatively low elevation of 50 feet, planes can take off or land at Chignik Lake 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 Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,899 miles (17,540 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU):
- 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.
- William P. Hobby Airport handled 9,054,001 passengers last year.
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) has 4 runways.
- TranStar Airlines corporate headquarters were at the airport.
- 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.
- The Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center serves as the airport's ARTCC.
- Airline flights resumed at Hobby in 1971.
- Houston is a focus city for Southwest Airlines, and was the seventh-largest city in Southwest's network as of 2013.
- Hobby Airport handles domestic service for six commercial airlines and is an international point of entry for general aviation activity between Texas and Mexico.
- In addition to being known as "William P. Hobby Airport", another name for HOU is "Houston Hobby".
- Shared-ride shuttle service is available at HOU.
- 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.
- The city of Houston opened and dedicated a new air terminal and hangar in 1940.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 8.30 miles (13.35 km) ENE | Chignik Fisheries Airport (KCG) | Chignik, Alaska, United States. |     |
| 2 | 10.03 miles (16.14 km) ENE | Chignik Lagoon Airport (KCL) | Chignik Lagoon, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 14.61 miles (23.52 km) E | Chignik Bay Seaplane Base (KBW) | Chignik, Alaska, United States. | |
| 4 | 28.29 miles (45.52 km) SSW | Perryville Airport (KPV) | Perryville, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 48.95 miles (78.78 km) N | Port Heiden Airport (PTH) | Port Heiden, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 70.87 miles (114.05 km) WSW | Port Moller Airport (PML) | Cold Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 89.82 miles (144.56 km) NNE | Ugashik Bay Airport (UGB) | Pilot Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 93.41 miles (150.33 km) W | Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) | Nelson Lagoon, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 93.98 miles (151.24 km) SW | Sand Point Airport (SDP) | Sand Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 101.92 miles (164.03 km) NNE | Ugashik Airport (UGS) | Ugashik, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 102.19 miles (164.46 km) NNE | Pilot Point Airport (PIP) | Pilot Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 143.29 miles (230.60 km) NNE | Egegik Airport (EGX) | Egegik, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 157.06 miles (252.76 km) WSW | King Cove Airport (KVC) | King Cove, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 169.87 miles (273.38 km) WSW | Cold Bay Airport (CDB) | Cold Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 177.93 miles (286.35 km) ENE | Alitak Seaplane Base (ALZ) | Lazy Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,898.61 miles (17,539.56 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,891.97 miles (17,528.88 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,884.04 miles (17,516.13 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,845.37 miles (17,453.89 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,801.77 miles (17,383.72 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,692.13 miles (17,207.27 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,627.31 miles (17,102.95 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,589.80 miles (17,042.59 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,585.52 miles (17,035.70 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,581.34 miles (17,028.97 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,579.48 miles (17,025.98 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,573.03 miles (17,015.60 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,569.38 miles (17,009.73 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,569.38 miles (17,009.73 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,559.88 miles (16,994.44 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 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 | |