Nonstop flight route between Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania and Igiugig, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(8°54'39"S by 39°30'30"E)
Arrival Airport:
(59°19'27"N by 155°54'6"W)
Distance from KIY to IGG:
8,861.39 miles (14,260.99 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY), Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania and Igiugig Airport (IGG), Igiugig, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,861 miles (or 14,261 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 Kilwa Masoko Airport and Igiugig 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 Kilwa Masoko Airport and Igiugig Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KIY / HTKI |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania |
| GPS Coordinates: | 8°54'39"S by 39°30'30"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Government of Tanzania |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 59 feet (18 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KIY |
| More Information: | KIY Maps & Info |
Arrival 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 |
Facts about Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY):
- Because of Kilwa Masoko Airport's relatively low elevation of 59 feet, planes can take off or land at Kilwa Masoko 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.
- Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) is Hilo International Airport (ITO), which is located 11,210 miles (18,041 kilometers) away in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
- In addition to being known as "Kilwa Masoko Airport", another name for KIY is "Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kilwa Masoko (Swahili)".
- The closest airport to Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) is Lindi / Kikwetu Airport (LDI), which is located 67 miles (108 kilometers) SSE of KIY.
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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 67.07 miles (107.94 km) SSE | Lindi / Kikwetu Airport (LDI) | Lindi, Tanzania |     |
| 2 | 108.62 miles (174.80 km) SSE | Mtwara Airport (MYW) | Mtwara, Tanzania | |
| 3 | 135.86 miles (218.64 km) SSW | Masasi Airport (XMI) | Masasi, Tanzania | |
| 4 | 142.02 miles (228.56 km) N | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | |
| 5 | 178.64 miles (287.50 km) SSE | Mocímboa da Praia Airport (MZB) | Mocimboa da Praia, Mozambique | |
| 6 | 186.81 miles (300.63 km) N | Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) | Zanzibar, Tanzania | |
| 7 | 190.85 miles (307.14 km) S | Mueda Airport (MUD) | Mueda, Mozambique | |
| 8 | 270.79 miles (435.80 km) WNW | Iringa / Nduli Airport (IRI) | Iringa, Tanzania | |
| 9 | 289.87 miles (466.50 km) SSE | Pemba Airport (POL) | Pemba/Porto Amelia, Mozambique | |
| 10 | 313.62 miles (504.72 km) SE | Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH) | Moroni, Comoros | |
| 11 | 319.18 miles (513.66 km) SE | Iconi Airport (YVA) | Moroni, Comoros | |
| 12 | 322.48 miles (518.98 km) NW | Msalato International Airport– Proposed airport – (DOD) | Dodoma, Tanzania | |
| 13 | 336.61 miles (541.72 km) N | Moi International Airport (MBA) | Mombasa, Kenya | |
| 14 | 341.05 miles (548.86 km) N | Bamburi Airport (BMQ) | Bamburi, Kenya | |
| 15 | 389.48 miles (626.80 km) W | Karonga Airport (KGJ) | Karonga, Malawi | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,210.49 miles (18,041.48 km) NE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,183.13 miles (17,997.46 km) ENE | Cassidy International Airport (CXI) | Christmas Island, Kiribati | |
| 3 | 11,170.11 miles (17,976.51 km) NE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,166.38 miles (17,970.50 km) NE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,156.30 miles (17,954.28 km) NE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,145.72 miles (17,937.24 km) NE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,142.15 miles (17,931.52 km) S | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,116.23 miles (17,889.80 km) NE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,090.29 miles (17,848.04 km) NE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,074.95 miles (17,823.36 km) NE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,067.20 miles (17,810.89 km) NE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,049.24 miles (17,781.98 km) NE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,045.08 miles (17,775.29 km) NE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 10,994.70 miles (17,694.22 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 10,994.70 miles (17,694.22 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 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 | |