Nonstop flight route between Kulusuk, Greenland and Mfuwe, Eastern Province, Zambia:
Departure Airport:
(65°34'24"N by 37°7'24"W)
Arrival Airport:
(13°15'30"S by 31°56'11"E)
Distance from KUS to MFU:
6,475.78 miles (10,421.72 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Kulusuk Airport (KUS), Kulusuk, Greenland and Mfuwe Airport (MFU), Mfuwe, Eastern Province, Zambia would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,476 miles (or 10,422 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 Kulusuk Airport and Mfuwe 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 Kulusuk Airport and Mfuwe Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KUS / BGKK |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Kulusuk, Greenland |
| GPS Coordinates: | 65°34'24"N by 37°7'24"W |
| Area Served: | Kulusuk, Greenland |
| Operator/Owner: | Mittarfeqarfiit |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 117 feet (36 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KUS |
| More Information: | KUS Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MFU / FLMF |
| Airport Name: | Mfuwe Airport |
| Location: | Mfuwe, Eastern Province, Zambia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 13°15'30"S by 31°56'11"E |
| Area Served: | Mfuwe, Zambia |
| Airport Type: | Public / Military |
| Elevation: | 1853 feet (565 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MFU |
| More Information: | MFU Maps & Info |
Facts about Kulusuk Airport (KUS):
- Access to the departures hall is limited due to the need to screen purchases at the duty-free.
- The furthest airport from Kulusuk Airport (KUS) is Hobart International Airport (HBA), which is located 10,856 miles (17,471 kilometers) away in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
- There is no deicing equipment at the airport, which is costly and problematic in Greenlandic winter.
- Kulusuk Airport handled 14,738 passengers last year.
- Approaching Kulusuk Airport from the east
- In addition to being known as "Kulusuk Airport", another name for KUS is "Mittarfik Kulusuk".
- Kulusuk Airport (KUS) currently has only 1 runway.
- The airstrip was built by the US defense in 1956, in order to support a Distant Early Warning Line station.
- The closest airport to Kulusuk Airport (KUS) is Tasiilaq Heliport (AGM), which is located only 14 miles (23 kilometers) W of KUS.
- Because of Kulusuk Airport's relatively low elevation of 117 feet, planes can take off or land at Kulusuk 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 are political discussions on building a new airport at Tasiilaq, the major settlement in the region, and to close the Kulusuk Airport.
Facts about Mfuwe Airport (MFU):
- Mfuwe Airport (MFU) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Mfuwe Airport (MFU) is Chipata Airport (CIP), which is located 48 miles (78 kilometers) ESE of MFU.
- The furthest airport from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) is Hilo International Airport (ITO), which is located 11,794 miles (18,981 kilometers) away in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 14.37 miles (23.13 km) W | Tasiilaq Heliport (AGM) | Tasiilaq, Greenland |     |
| 2 | 19.94 miles (32.10 km) N | Kuummiit Heliport (KUZ) | Kuummiit, Greenland | |
| 3 | 28.14 miles (45.29 km) NW | Tiniteqilaaq Heliport (TQI) | Tiniteqilaaq, Greenland | |
| 4 | 31.19 miles (50.20 km) NE | Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) | Sermiligaaq, Greenland | |
| 5 | 52.93 miles (85.18 km) W | Isortoq Heliport (IOQ) | Isortoq, Greenland | |
| 6 | 375.41 miles (604.16 km) E | Patreksfjörður Airport (PFJ) | Patreksfjörður, Iceland | |
| 7 | 386.70 miles (622.34 km) E | Bíldudalur Airport (BIU) | Bíldudalur, Iceland | |
| 8 | 388.92 miles (625.90 km) WNW | Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) (SFJ) | Kangerlussuaq, Greenland | |
| 9 | 396.53 miles (638.14 km) E | Ísafjörður Airport (IFJ) | Ísafjörður, Iceland | |
| 10 | 398.21 miles (640.86 km) SW | Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) | Narsarsuaq, Greenland | |
| 11 | 407.63 miles (656.02 km) SW | Igaliku Heliport (QFX) | Igaliku, Greenland | |
| 12 | 424.38 miles (682.97 km) SW | Narsaq Heliport (JNS) | Narsaq, Greenland | |
| 13 | 429.37 miles (691.00 km) SW | Ammassivik Heliport (QUW) | Ammassivik, Greenland | |
| 14 | 434.98 miles (700.04 km) SW | Qaqortoq Heliport (JJU) | Qaqortoq, Greenland | |
| 15 | 436.36 miles (702.25 km) W | Nuuk Airport (GOH) | Nuuk, Greenland | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,855.71 miles (17,470.52 km) S | Hobart International Airport (HBA) | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,846.71 miles (17,456.05 km) SW | Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) | Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 10,812.11 miles (17,400.36 km) SW | Invercargill Airport (IVC) | Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 10,767.98 miles (17,329.34 km) S | Launceston Airport (LST) | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,748.92 miles (17,298.67 km) S | St Helens Airport (HLS) | St. Helens, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,744.93 miles (17,292.24 km) S | Devonport Airport (DPO) | Devonport, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,741.55 miles (17,286.80 km) SW | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 10,737.35 miles (17,280.04 km) S | George Town Aerodrome (GEE) | George Town, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,735.17 miles (17,276.53 km) S | Burnie Airport (BWT) | Burnie, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,725.33 miles (17,260.71 km) S | Smithton Airport (SIO) | Smithton, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,716.66 miles (17,246.76 km) SW | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | Queenstown, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 10,715.14 miles (17,244.30 km) SW | Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR) | Alexandra, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 10,711.73 miles (17,238.81 km) SW | Milford Sound Airport (MFN) | Milford Sound, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 10,687.38 miles (17,199.63 km) SW | Wanaka Airport (WKA) | Wanaka, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 10,664.58 miles (17,162.94 km) S | Flinders Island Airport (FLS) | Flinders Island, Tasmania, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 48.34 miles (77.79 km) ESE | Chipata Airport (CIP) | Chipata, Zambia | |
| 2 | 104.45 miles (168.09 km) E | Kasungu Airport (KBQ) | Kasungu, Malawi | |
| 3 | 129.21 miles (207.95 km) ESE | Lilongwe International Airport Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) | Lilongwe, Malawi | |
| 4 | 181.11 miles (291.47 km) ESE | Salima Airport (LMB) | Salima, Malawi | |
| 5 | 187.95 miles (302.47 km) NE | Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) | Mzuzu, Malawi | |
| 6 | 208.23 miles (335.12 km) ESE | Monkey Bay Airport (MYZ) | Monkey Bay, Malawi | |
| 7 | 217.08 miles (349.36 km) NNW | Kasama Airport (KAA) | Kasama, Zambia | |
| 8 | 221.18 miles (355.95 km) W | Ndola Airport (NLA) | Ndola, Zambia | |
| 9 | 223.94 miles (360.40 km) E | Lichinga Airport (VXC) | Lichinga, Mozambique | |
| 10 | 225.12 miles (362.30 km) NE | Chelinda Airport (CEH) | Chelinda, Malawi | |
| 11 | 226.39 miles (364.33 km) ESE | Club Makokola Airport (CMK) | Club Makokola, Malawi | |
| 12 | 227.44 miles (366.02 km) SSE | Chingozi Airport (TCV) | Tete, Mozambique | |
| 13 | 227.44 miles (366.02 km) SSE | Chingozi Airport (TET) | Tete, Mozambique | |
| 14 | 253.33 miles (407.69 km) NW | Mansa Airport (MNS) | Mansa, Luapula Province, Zambia | |
| 15 | 256.04 miles (412.06 km) W | Southdowns Airport (KIW) | Kitwe, Zambia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,794.03 miles (18,980.60 km) NE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,756.12 miles (18,919.59 km) NE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,751.16 miles (18,911.62 km) NE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,744.21 miles (18,900.42 km) NE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,729.73 miles (18,877.12 km) NE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,697.51 miles (18,825.28 km) NE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,672.99 miles (18,785.82 km) NE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,658.39 miles (18,762.32 km) NE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,652.86 miles (18,753.42 km) NE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,632.53 miles (18,720.69 km) NE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,629.25 miles (18,715.42 km) NE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,581.13 miles (18,637.98 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,581.13 miles (18,637.98 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,574.21 miles (18,626.84 km) NE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,568.04 miles (18,616.91 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |