Nonstop flight route between Kasese, Uganda and Platinum, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(0°11'24"N by 30°6'8"E)
Arrival Airport:
(59°0'41"N by 161°49'9"W)
Distance from KSE to PTU:
8,295.39 miles (13,350.10 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Kasese Airport (KSE), Kasese, Uganda and Platinum Airport (PTU), Platinum, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,295 miles (or 13,350 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 Kasese Airport and Platinum 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 Kasese Airport and Platinum Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KSE / HUKS |
| Airport Name: | Kasese Airport |
| Location: | Kasese, Uganda |
| GPS Coordinates: | 0°11'24"N by 30°6'8"E |
| Area Served: | Kasese, Uganda |
| Airport Type: | Public, Civilian |
| Elevation: | 3146 feet (959 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KSE |
| More Information: | KSE Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PTU / PAPM |
| Airport Name: | Platinum Airport |
| Location: | Platinum, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°0'41"N by 161°49'9"W |
| Area Served: | Platinum, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 18 feet (5 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PTU |
| More Information: | PTU Maps & Info |
Facts about Kasese Airport (KSE):
- The airport is situated 3,146 feet above sea level and has a single unpaved runway which 1,585 metres long and 30 metres wide.
- The furthest airport from Kasese Airport (KSE) is Cassidy International Airport (CXI), which is located 11,900 miles (19,152 kilometers) away in Christmas Island, Kiribati.
- The closest airport to Kasese Airport (KSE) is Beni Airport (BNC), which is located 51 miles (82 kilometers) WNW of KSE.
- Kasese Airport (KSE) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Platinum Airport (PTU):
- Platinum Airport (PTU) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Platinum Airport's relatively low elevation of 18 feet, planes can take off or land at Platinum 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 Platinum Airport (PTU) is Goodnews Airport (GNU), which is located only 11 miles (18 kilometers) NE of PTU.
- The furthest airport from Platinum Airport (PTU) is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which is located 10,706 miles (17,230 kilometers) away in Cape Town, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 50.93 miles (81.96 km) WNW | Beni Airport (BNC) | Beni, Nord-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo |     |
| 2 | 61.90 miles (99.61 km) SSE | Mbarara Airport (MBQ) | Mbarara, Uganda | |
| 3 | 95.41 miles (153.55 km) N | Bunia Airport (BUX) | Bunia, Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | 141.70 miles (228.04 km) SSW | Goma Airport (GOM) | Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 5 | 141.76 miles (228.13 km) SSW | Gisenyi Airport (GYI) | Gisenyi, Rwanda | |
| 6 | 149.01 miles (239.80 km) S | Kigali International Airport (KGL) | Kigali, Rwanda | |
| 7 | 156.32 miles (251.58 km) NE | Masindi Airport (KCU) | Masindi, Uganda | |
| 8 | 158.62 miles (255.27 km) SE | Bukoba Airport (BKZ) | Bukoba, Tanzania | |
| 9 | 162.03 miles (260.76 km) E | Entebbe International Airport (EBB) | Entebbe, Uganda | |
| 10 | 171.45 miles (275.91 km) NE | Pakuba Airport (PAF) | Pakuba, Uganda | |
| 11 | 172.30 miles (277.29 km) E | Kampala Airport (KLA) | Kampala, Uganda | |
| 12 | 176.29 miles (283.71 km) NNE | Kabalega Falls Airport (KBG) | Kabalega Falls, Uganda | |
| 13 | 189.12 miles (304.37 km) S | Kirundo Airport (KRE) | Kirundo, Burundi | |
| 14 | 194.05 miles (312.29 km) S | Butare Airport (BTQ) | Butare, Rwanda | |
| 15 | 194.42 miles (312.89 km) SSW | Kuvumu Airport (BKY) | Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,900.49 miles (19,151.93 km) ENE | Cassidy International Airport (CXI) | Christmas Island, Kiribati | |
| 2 | 11,437.82 miles (18,407.34 km) SW | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,422.06 miles (18,381.99 km) SSW | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,419.28 miles (18,377.50 km) S | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,418.24 miles (18,375.83 km) SSW | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,398.73 miles (18,344.43 km) SE | Manihiki Island Airport (MHX) | Manihiki Island, Cook Islands | |
| 7 | 11,372.72 miles (18,302.58 km) SSW | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,347.72 miles (18,262.34 km) SSW | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,306.70 miles (18,196.32 km) S | Bora Bora Airport (BOB) | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,303.65 miles (18,191.41 km) S | Maupiti Airport (MAU) | Maupiti, Leeward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,303.21 miles (18,190.71 km) SSW | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,294.38 miles (18,176.50 km) S | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,241.49 miles (18,091.37 km) S | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,236.72 miles (18,083.70 km) S | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,230.05 miles (18,072.97 km) SSW | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11.30 miles (18.18 km) NE | Goodnews Airport (GNU) | Goodnews, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 26.68 miles (42.93 km) SSW | Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (EHM) | Cape Newenham, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 50.66 miles (81.52 km) E | Togiak Airport (TOG) | Togiak Village, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 51.39 miles (82.70 km) N | Quinhagak Airport (KWN) | Quinhagak, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 55.06 miles (88.61 km) E | Twin Hills Airport (TWA) | Twin Hills, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 75.43 miles (121.40 km) NNW | Kongiganak Airport (KKH) | Kongiganak, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 83.43 miles (134.28 km) N | Eek Airport (EEK) | Eek, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 96.13 miles (154.71 km) NNW | Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL) | Tuntutuliak, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 98.60 miles (158.68 km) E | Manokotak Airport (KMO) | Manokotak, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 100.38 miles (161.54 km) NW | Kipnuk Airport (KPN) | Kipnuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 114.97 miles (185.03 km) E | Aleknagik Airport (WKK) | Aleknagik, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 116.13 miles (186.89 km) N | Napakiak Airport (WNA) | Napakiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 116.71 miles (187.82 km) NW | Chefornak Airport (CYF) | Chefornak, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 116.87 miles (188.09 km) N | Napaskiak Airport (PKA) | Napaskiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 117.84 miles (189.65 km) E | Dillingham Airport (DLG) | Dillingham, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,706.46 miles (17,230.34 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,698.43 miles (17,217.42 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,674.38 miles (17,178.71 km) SSW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,632.95 miles (17,112.03 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,587.67 miles (17,039.16 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,477.08 miles (16,861.19 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,410.02 miles (16,753.25 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,409.77 miles (16,752.86 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,382.45 miles (16,708.90 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,382.45 miles (16,708.90 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,373.75 miles (16,694.89 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,367.99 miles (16,685.61 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,365.05 miles (16,680.89 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,359.17 miles (16,671.42 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,347.62 miles (16,652.84 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |