Nonstop flight route between Chignik Lake, Alaska, United States and Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(56°15'18"N by 158°46'31"W)
Arrival Airport:
(60°1'13"N by 111°57'42"W)
Distance from KCQ to YSM:
1,690.21 miles (2,720.12 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ), Chignik Lake, Alaska, United States and Fort Smith Airport (YSM), Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,690 miles (or 2,720 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 relatively short distance between Chignik Lake Airport and Fort Smith Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
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: | YSM / CYSM |
| Airport Name: | Fort Smith Airport |
| Location: | Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 60°1'13"N by 111°57'42"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Government of the Northwest Territories |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 673 feet (205 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YSM |
| More Information: | YSM Maps & Info |
Facts about Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ):
- 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.
- 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 closest airport to Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ) is Chignik Fisheries Airport (KCG), which is located only 8 miles (13 kilometers) ENE of KCQ.
- In addition to being known as "Chignik Lake Airport", another name for KCQ is "A79".
- Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Fort Smith Airport (YSM):
- The furthest airport from Fort Smith Airport (YSM) is Port Alfred Airport (AFD), which is located 9,839 miles (15,834 kilometers) away in Port Alfred, South Africa.
- Because of Fort Smith Airport's relatively low elevation of 673 feet, planes can take off or land at Fort Smith 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.
- Fort Smith Airport (YSM) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) is Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY), which is located 92 miles (147 kilometers) SSE of YSM.
| 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 | 91.51 miles (147.27 km) SSE | Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) | Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, Canada | |
| 2 | 99.31 miles (159.82 km) NW | Fort Resolution Airport (YFR) | Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories, Canada | |
| 3 | 125.07 miles (201.28 km) ESE | Uranium City Airport (YBE) | Uranium City, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 4 | 141.93 miles (228.41 km) SE | Cluff Lake Airport (XCL) | Cluff Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 5 | 142.02 miles (228.56 km) WNW | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) | Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada | |
| 6 | 173.30 miles (278.90 km) ESE | Fond-du-Lac Airport (ZFD) | Fond-du-Lac, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 7 | 187.78 miles (302.20 km) NNW | Yellowknife Airport (YZF) | Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada | |
| 8 | 206.95 miles (333.06 km) NNE | Fort Reliance Water Aerodrome (YFL) | Fort Reliance, Northwest Territories, Canada | |
| 9 | 207.24 miles (333.51 km) WSW | High Level Airport (YOJ) | High Level, Alberta, Canada | |
| 10 | 220.20 miles (354.38 km) ESE | Stony Rapids Airport (YSF) | Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 11 | 234.17 miles (376.85 km) S | Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) | Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada | |
| 12 | 276.25 miles (444.59 km) NW | Whatì Airport (YLE) | Lac La Martre, Northwest Territories, Canada | |
| 13 | 283.22 miles (455.80 km) WSW | Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) | Rainbow Lake, Alberta, Canada | |
| 14 | 303.83 miles (488.96 km) ESE | Points North Landing Airport (YNL) | Points North Landing, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 15 | 303.96 miles (489.18 km) E | Obre Lake/North of Sixty Airport (YDW) | Obre Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 9,838.93 miles (15,834.19 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 2 | 9,837.63 miles (15,832.09 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 3 | 9,824.19 miles (15,810.46 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 9,817.79 miles (15,800.16 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 5 | 9,783.81 miles (15,745.47 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 6 | 9,775.57 miles (15,732.21 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 9,753.15 miles (15,696.13 km) SE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 9,730.74 miles (15,660.07 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 9,722.34 miles (15,646.54 km) ESE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 10 | 9,712.18 miles (15,630.20 km) ESE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 11 | 9,705.04 miles (15,618.71 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 9,692.64 miles (15,598.75 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 13 | 9,676.00 miles (15,571.97 km) ESE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 9,672.35 miles (15,566.11 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 9,665.11 miles (15,554.44 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |