Nonstop flight route between Kenema, Sierra Leone and Hydaburg, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(7°53'49"N by 11°10'24"W)
Arrival Airport:
(55°12'23"N by 132°49'41"W)
Distance from KEN to HYG:
6,950.14 miles (11,185.14 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Kenema Airport (KEN), Kenema, Sierra Leone and Hydaburg Seaplane Base (HYG), Hydaburg, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,950 miles (or 11,185 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 Kenema Airport and Hydaburg Seaplane Base, 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 Kenema Airport and Hydaburg Seaplane Base. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KEN / GFKE |
| Airport Name: | Kenema Airport |
| Location: | Kenema, Sierra Leone |
| GPS Coordinates: | 7°53'49"N by 11°10'24"W |
| Area Served: | Kenema |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 485 feet (148 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KEN |
| More Information: | KEN Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HYG / PAHY |
| Airport Name: | Hydaburg Seaplane Base |
| Location: | Hydaburg, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 55°12'23"N by 132°49'41"W |
| Area Served: | Hydaburg, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Southeast Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HYG |
| More Information: | HYG Maps & Info |
Facts about Kenema Airport (KEN):
- The furthest airport from Kenema Airport (KEN) is Mota Lava Airport (MTV), which is nearly antipodal to Kenema Airport (meaning Kenema Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Mota Lava Airport), and is located 12,031 miles (19,362 kilometers) away in Mota Lava, Vanuatu.
- The closest airport to Kenema Airport (KEN) is Bo Airport (KBS), which is located 40 miles (65 kilometers) W of KEN.
- Kenema Airport (KEN) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Kenema Airport's relatively low elevation of 485 feet, planes can take off or land at Kenema 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.
Facts about Hydaburg Seaplane Base (HYG):
- The closest airport to Hydaburg Seaplane Base (HYG) is Waterfall Seaplane Base (KWF), which is located only 17 miles (28 kilometers) WNW of HYG.
- Hydaburg Seaplane Base (HYG) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Hydaburg Seaplane Base's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Hydaburg Seaplane Base 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 Hydaburg Seaplane Base (HYG) is Port Alfred Airport (AFD), which is located 10,651 miles (17,140 kilometers) away in Port Alfred, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 40.37 miles (64.97 km) W | Bo Airport (KBS) | Bo, Sierra Leone |     |
| 2 | 50.36 miles (81.05 km) N | Yengema Airport (WYE) | Yengema, Kono District, Sierra Leone | |
| 3 | 72.01 miles (115.89 km) ENE | Foya Airport (FOY) | Foya, Liberia | |
| 4 | 82.63 miles (132.98 km) W | Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) | Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone | |
| 5 | 95.47 miles (153.64 km) WSW | Sherbro International Airport (BTE) | Bonthe, Sierra Leone | |
| 6 | 100.64 miles (161.96 km) ENE | Voinjama Airport (VOI) | Voinjama, Liberia | |
| 7 | 112.95 miles (181.78 km) NE | Kissidougou Airport (KSI) | Kissidougou, Guinea | |
| 8 | 114.69 miles (184.58 km) SSE | Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) | Monrovia, Liberia | |
| 9 | 122.58 miles (197.27 km) N | Kabala Airport (KBA) | Kabala, Sierra Leone | |
| 10 | 124.70 miles (200.68 km) ENE | Macenta Airport (MCA) | Macenta, Guinea | |
| 11 | 127.68 miles (205.48 km) SSE | Roberts International Airport Roberts Field (ROB) | Monrovia, Liberia | |
| 12 | 138.04 miles (222.15 km) WNW | Hastings Airport (HGS) | Freetown, Sierra Leone | |
| 13 | 146.91 miles (236.43 km) WNW | Lungi International Airport (FNA) | Freetown, Sierra Leone | |
| 14 | 150.29 miles (241.87 km) N | Faranah Airport (FAA) | Faranah, Guinea | |
| 15 | 157.53 miles (253.51 km) SSE | Buchanan Airport (UCN) | Buchanan, Liberia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,031.11 miles (19,362.14 km) S | Mota Lava Airport (MTV) | Mota Lava, Vanuatu | |
| 2 | 12,016.19 miles (19,338.14 km) SSE | Vanua Lava Airport (SLH) | Sola, Vanua Lava, Torba Province, Vanuatu | |
| 3 | 11,992.07 miles (19,299.32 km) S | Gaua Airport (ZGU) | Gaua, Torba, Vanuatu | |
| 4 | 11,950.22 miles (19,231.97 km) ESE | Ulawa Airport (RNA) | Arona, Ulawa Island, Solomon Islands | |
| 5 | 11,943.65 miles (19,221.39 km) S | Maewo-Naone Airport (MWF) | Maewo, Vanuatu | |
| 6 | 11,932.45 miles (19,203.38 km) ESE | Kirakira Airport (IRA) | Kirakira, Makira Island, Solomon Islands | |
| 7 | 11,921.57 miles (19,185.86 km) S | Longana Airport (LOD) | Longana, Ambae Island, Pénama Province, Vanuatu | |
| 8 | 11,912.27 miles (19,170.89 km) SSE | Nauru International Airport (INU) | Yaren, Nauru | |
| 9 | 11,911.53 miles (19,169.70 km) S | Sara Airport (SSR) | Sara, Vanuatu | |
| 10 | 11,900.01 miles (19,151.17 km) SSE | Santo-Pekoa International Airport (SON) | Luganville, Vanuatu | |
| 11 | 11,898.38 miles (19,148.54 km) E | Uru Harbour Airport (ATD) | Atoifi, Malaita, Solomon Islands | |
| 12 | 11,891.16 miles (19,136.92 km) E | Afutara Airport (AFT) | Afutara, Solomon Islands | |
| 13 | 11,884.47 miles (19,126.15 km) S | Lonorore Airport (LNE) | Lonorore, Pentecost Island, Pénama Province, Vanuatu | |
| 14 | 11,877.16 miles (19,114.39 km) E | Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport (AKS) | Auki / Gwaunaru'u, Solomon Islands | |
| 15 | 11,863.30 miles (19,092.09 km) S | Norsup Airport (NUS) | Norsup, Malakula island, Vanuatu | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 17.49 miles (28.14 km) WNW | Waterfall Seaplane Base (KWF) | Waterfall, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 21.22 miles (34.15 km) NNE | Hollis Clark Bay Seaplane Base (HYL) | Hollis, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 22.63 miles (36.42 km) NNW | Craig Seaplane Base (CGA) | Craig, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 27.53 miles (44.31 km) NNW | Klawock Airport (KLW) | Klawock, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 35.19 miles (56.63 km) NNE | Thorne Bay Seaplane Base (KTB) | Thorne Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 45.14 miles (72.64 km) ENE | Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) | Ketchikan, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 46.83 miles (75.37 km) ENE | Ketchikan Harbor Seaplane Base (WFB) | Ketchikan, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 47.11 miles (75.82 km) NNW | Naukati Bay Seaplane Base (WNC) | Tuxekan Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 49.61 miles (79.84 km) E | Metlakatla Seaplane Base (MTM) | Metlakatla, Annette Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 50.90 miles (81.92 km) ESE | Annette Island Airport (ANN) | Annette Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 54.12 miles (87.09 km) NNW | Tokeen Seaplane Base (TKI) | Tokeen, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 55.85 miles (89.88 km) N | Coffman Cove Seaplane Base (KCC) | Coffman Cove, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 63.91 miles (102.85 km) N | North Whale Seaplane Base (WWP) | North Whale Pass, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 83.29 miles (134.05 km) NNW | Port Protection Seaplane Base (PPV) | Port Protection, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 84.95 miles (136.72 km) NNW | Point Baker Seaplane Base (KPB) | Point Baker, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,650.64 miles (17,140.50 km) SE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,642.94 miles (17,128.10 km) SE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,642.56 miles (17,127.50 km) SE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,569.68 miles (17,010.20 km) SE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,563.29 miles (16,999.92 km) SSE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,551.55 miles (16,981.04 km) SE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,498.77 miles (16,896.08 km) SSE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,486.13 miles (16,875.75 km) SSE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,463.83 miles (16,839.85 km) SE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,460.65 miles (16,834.75 km) SSE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,448.37 miles (16,814.98 km) SE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,446.79 miles (16,812.44 km) SE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,434.10 miles (16,792.02 km) SE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,431.69 miles (16,788.14 km) SE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,425.13 miles (16,777.58 km) SE | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |