Nonstop flight route between Waterfall, Alaska, United States and Rigolet, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(55°17'47"N by 133°14'35"W)
Arrival Airport:
(54°10'45"N by 58°27'25"W)
Distance from KWF to YRG:
2,836.81 miles (4,565.39 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Waterfall Seaplane Base (KWF), Waterfall, Alaska, United States and Rigolet Airport (YRG), Rigolet, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,837 miles (or 4,565 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 Waterfall Seaplane Base and Rigolet 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 Waterfall Seaplane Base and Rigolet Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KWF / |
| Airport Name: | Waterfall Seaplane Base |
| Location: | Waterfall, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 55°17'47"N by 133°14'35"W |
| Area Served: | Waterfall, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Waterfall Cannery Resort |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KWF |
| More Information: | KWF Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YRG / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Rigolet, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 54°10'45"N by 58°27'25"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 186 feet (57 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YRG |
| More Information: | YRG Maps & Info |
Facts about Waterfall Seaplane Base (KWF):
- The furthest airport from Waterfall Seaplane Base (KWF) is Port Alfred Airport (AFD), which is located 10,657 miles (17,150 kilometers) away in Port Alfred, South Africa.
- Waterfall Seaplane Base (KWF) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Waterfall Seaplane Base's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Waterfall 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 closest airport to Waterfall Seaplane Base (KWF) is Craig Seaplane Base (CGA), which is located only 13 miles (21 kilometers) NNE of KWF.
Facts about Rigolet Airport (YRG):
- Because of Rigolet Airport's relatively low elevation of 186 feet, planes can take off or land at Rigolet 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 Rigolet Airport (YRG) is Albany Airport (ALH), which is located 11,096 miles (17,856 kilometers) away in Albany, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Rigolet Airport (YRG) is Cartwright Airport (YRF), which is located 67 miles (108 kilometers) ESE of YRG.
- In addition to being known as "Rigolet Airport", another name for YRG is "CCZ2".
- Rigolet Airport (YRG) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 13.16 miles (21.17 km) NNE | Craig Seaplane Base (CGA) | Craig, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 17.49 miles (28.14 km) ESE | Hydaburg Seaplane Base (HYG) | Hydaburg, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 20.61 miles (33.17 km) NNE | Klawock Airport (KLW) | Klawock, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 27.77 miles (44.70 km) ENE | Hollis Clark Bay Seaplane Base (HYL) | Hollis, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 38.24 miles (61.54 km) N | Naukati Bay Seaplane Base (WNC) | Tuxekan Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 38.70 miles (62.28 km) NE | Thorne Bay Seaplane Base (KTB) | Thorne Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 44.40 miles (71.45 km) N | Tokeen Seaplane Base (TKI) | Tokeen, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 52.13 miles (83.90 km) NNE | Coffman Cove Seaplane Base (KCC) | Coffman Cove, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 56.85 miles (91.50 km) N | North Whale Seaplane Base (WWP) | North Whale Pass, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 60.36 miles (97.14 km) E | Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) | Ketchikan, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 62.20 miles (100.10 km) E | Ketchikan Harbor Seaplane Base (WFB) | Ketchikan, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 66.63 miles (107.23 km) E | Metlakatla Seaplane Base (MTM) | Metlakatla, Annette Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 68.24 miles (109.82 km) ESE | Annette Island Airport (ANN) | Annette Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 72.75 miles (117.07 km) N | Port Protection Seaplane Base (PPV) | Port Protection, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 74.40 miles (119.74 km) NNW | Point Baker Seaplane Base (KPB) | Point Baker, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,656.69 miles (17,150.25 km) SE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,649.73 miles (17,139.04 km) SE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,648.00 miles (17,136.25 km) SE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,574.28 miles (17,017.62 km) SE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,566.86 miles (17,005.68 km) SSE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,559.79 miles (16,994.29 km) SE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,501.66 miles (16,900.74 km) SSE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,489.40 miles (16,881.02 km) SSE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,468.04 miles (16,846.63 km) SE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,462.85 miles (16,838.29 km) SSE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,452.70 miles (16,821.95 km) SE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,451.29 miles (16,819.68 km) SE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,441.39 miles (16,803.74 km) SE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,437.97 miles (16,798.24 km) SSE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,430.02 miles (16,785.44 km) SE | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 67.03 miles (107.88 km) ESE | Cartwright Airport (YRF) | Cartwright, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| 2 | 68.57 miles (110.35 km) NNW | Makkovik Airport (YMN) | Makkovik, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| 3 | 73.37 miles (118.07 km) NW | Postville Airport (YSO) | Postville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| 4 | 100.00 miles (160.94 km) SW | CFB Goose Bay (YYR) | Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada | |
| 5 | 112.53 miles (181.09 km) NW | Hopedale Airport (YHO) | Hopedale, Labrador, Canada | |
| 6 | 119.39 miles (192.15 km) ESE | Black Tickle Airport (YBI) | Black Tickle, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| 7 | 137.24 miles (220.86 km) SE | Charlottetown Airport (YHG) | Charlottetown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| 8 | 145.04 miles (233.42 km) SE | Port Hope Simpson Airport (YHA) | Port Hope Simpson, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| 9 | 156.62 miles (252.06 km) SE | Williams Harbour Airport (YWM) | Williams Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| 10 | 168.66 miles (271.43 km) SE | Mary's Harbour Airport (YMH) | Mary's Harbour, Labrador, Canada | |
| 11 | 169.70 miles (273.10 km) SE | St. Lewis (Fox Harbour) Airport (YFX) | St. Lewis, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| 12 | 196.44 miles (316.14 km) SSE | Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport (YBX) | Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon, Quebec, Canada | |
| 13 | 205.36 miles (330.49 km) S | Saint-Augustin Airport (YIF) | Saint-Augustin, Quebec, Canada | |
| 14 | 207.02 miles (333.17 km) NW | Nain Airport (YDP) | Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| 15 | 216.62 miles (348.61 km) SSE | St. Anthony Airport (YAY) | St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,095.53 miles (17,856.48 km) S | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,036.10 miles (17,760.85 km) SSE | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,025.71 miles (17,744.11 km) WSW | Hobart International Airport (HBA) | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,020.66 miles (17,736.00 km) S | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,014.49 miles (17,726.06 km) WSW | Smithton Airport (SIO) | Smithton, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,009.14 miles (17,717.45 km) S | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,005.08 miles (17,710.91 km) SW | King Island Airport (KNS) | Currie, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,003.03 miles (17,707.62 km) SSE | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,000.23 miles (17,703.10 km) WSW | Burnie Airport (BWT) | Burnie, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,995.26 miles (17,695.10 km) SW | Portland Airport (PTJ) | Portland, Victoria, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,989.64 miles (17,686.06 km) SSE | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,984.07 miles (17,677.10 km) WSW | Devonport Airport (DPO) | Devonport, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,982.66 miles (17,674.84 km) SW | Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) | Mount Gambier, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,974.47 miles (17,661.65 km) WSW | Launceston Airport (LST) | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,971.30 miles (17,656.55 km) SSE | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |