Nonstop flight route between Callao (near Lima), Peru and Galena, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(12°1'18"S by 77°6'51"W)
Arrival Airport:
(64°44'9"N by 156°56'15"W)
Distance from LIM to GAL:
6,673.11 miles (10,739.30 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), Callao (near Lima), Peru and Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL), Galena, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,673 miles (or 10,739 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 Jorge Chávez International Airport and Edward G. Pitka Sr. 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 Jorge Chávez International Airport and Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | LIM / SPIM |
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| Location: | Callao (near Lima), Peru |
| GPS Coordinates: | 12°1'18"S by 77°6'51"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Lima Airport Partners |
| Airport Type: | Public international |
| Elevation: | 113 feet (34 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from LIM |
| More Information: | LIM Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GAL / PAGA |
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| Location: | Galena, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 64°44'9"N by 156°56'15"W |
| Area Served: | Galena, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 153 feet (47 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GAL |
| More Information: | GAL Maps & Info |
Facts about Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM):
- The airport was named after Peruvian aviator Jorge Chávez.
- The furthest airport from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) is Koh Kong Airport (KKZ), which is nearly antipodal to Jorge Chávez International Airport (meaning Jorge Chávez International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Koh Kong Airport), and is located 12,408 miles (19,968 kilometers) away in Koh Kong, Koh Kong Province, Cambodia.
- In addition to being known as "Jorge Chávez International Airport", another name for LIM is "Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez".
- The closest airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) is Jauja AirportFrancisco Carle Airport (JAU), which is located 112 miles (181 kilometers) E of LIM.
- Because of Jorge Chávez International Airport's relatively low elevation of 113 feet, planes can take off or land at Jorge Chávez International 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.
- VIP lounges - Jorge Chavez Airport has various VIP Salons in the departures terminal, such as "VIP Peru", a luxury waiting room with bars, tables, and other amenities.
- Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) currently has only 1 runway.
- Hotel - Along with the airport expansion Lima Airport Partners added a four star hotel, 'Ramada Costa del Sol', right in front of the control tower and the arrivals exit.
Facts about Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL):
- The closest airport to Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) is Koyukuk Airport (KYU), which is located 25 miles (41 kilometers) WNW of GAL.
- As Galena Airport, it was used as a military transport base during World War II, facilitating the transit of Lend-Lease aircraft to the Soviet Union.
- As per Federal Aviation Administration records, the airport had 7,784 passenger boardings in calendar year 2008, 7,447 enplanements in 2009, and 12,421 in 2010.
- In addition to being known as "Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport", another name for GAL is "(former Galena Air Force Base)".
- The airport also sports a ski-jump takeoff ramp at one end and provisions for arresting gear at the other, a leftover from the Cold War years as Galena Air Force Base, as tactical aircraft required more landing and takeoff space than was available on the runway.
- Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) has 2 runways.
- Because of Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport's relatively low elevation of 153 feet, planes can take off or land at Edward G. Pitka Sr. 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 Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,313 miles (16,598 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 112.17 miles (180.52 km) E | Jauja AirportFrancisco Carle Airport (JAU) | Jauja, Peru |     |
| 2 | 133.42 miles (214.71 km) SSE | Capitán FAP Renán Elías Olivera International Airport (PIO) | Pisco, Peru | |
| 3 | 160.42 miles (258.17 km) NNE | Alf. FAP David Figueroa Fernandini (HUU) | Huánuco, Huánuco Region, Peru | |
| 4 | 187.70 miles (302.08 km) N | Comandante FAP Germán Arias Graziani Airport (ATA) | Huaraz, Peru | |
| 5 | 203.44 miles (327.40 km) NNE | Tingo María Airport (TGI) | Tingo María, Peru | |
| 6 | 211.27 miles (340.01 km) ESE | Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYC) | Ayacucho, Peru | |
| 7 | 211.27 miles (340.01 km) ESE | Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) | Ayacucho, Peru | |
| 8 | 220.33 miles (354.58 km) NNW | Teniente FAP Jaime Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM) | Chimbote, Ancash Region, Peru | |
| 9 | 243.37 miles (391.67 km) SE | Maria Reiche Neuman Airport (NZC) | Nazca, Ica Region, Peru | |
| 10 | 279.00 miles (449.01 km) ESE | Andahuaylas Airport (ANS) | Andahuaylas, Peru | |
| 11 | 304.18 miles (489.53 km) NNW | Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU) | Trujillo, Peru | |
| 12 | 305.33 miles (491.38 km) NE | FAP Captain David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) | Pucallpa, Peru | |
| 13 | 336.28 miles (541.19 km) N | Juanjuí Airport (JJI) | Juanjuí, Peru | |
| 14 | 350.12 miles (563.46 km) NNW | Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias (CJA) | Cajamarca, Peru | |
| 15 | 363.76 miles (585.42 km) ESE | Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) | Cusco, Cusco Region, Peru | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,407.56 miles (19,967.98 km) NNW | Koh Kong Airport (KKZ) | Koh Kong, Koh Kong Province, Cambodia | |
| 2 | 12,394.73 miles (19,947.34 km) ENE | Trat Airport (TDX) | Trat, Thailand | |
| 3 | 12,359.18 miles (19,890.13 km) NNW | Battambang Airport (BBM) | Battambang, Cambodia | |
| 4 | 12,344.34 miles (19,866.24 km) WNW | Krakor Airport (KZD) | Krakor, Cambodia | |
| 5 | 12,324.92 miles (19,834.98 km) NNW | Sihanoukvill International Airportអាកាសយានដ្ឋានអន្តរជាតិក្រុងព្រះសីហនុ Aéroport International de Sihanoukville (KOS) | Sihanoukville, Cambodia | |
| 6 | 12,322.31 miles (19,830.79 km) W | Kampong Chhnang Airport (KZC) | Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia | |
| 7 | 12,322.30 miles (19,830.77 km) NNW | Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (REP) | Siem Reap, Cambodia | |
| 8 | 12,307.68 miles (19,807.24 km) NW | Kampot Airport (KMT) | Kampot, Kampot Province, Cambodia | |
| 9 | 12,301.98 miles (19,798.07 km) ENE | U-Tapao-Rayong-Pattaya International Airport (UTP) | Rayong, Thailand | |
| 10 | 12,300.33 miles (19,795.41 km) WNW | Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | |
| 11 | 12,252.37 miles (19,718.22 km) NE | Suvarnabhumi Airport (NBK) | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 12 | 12,252.37 miles (19,718.22 km) NE | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 13 | 12,235.29 miles (19,690.75 km) NE | Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) | Don Muang, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 14 | 12,234.25 miles (19,689.07 km) ENE | Hua Hin Airport (HHQ) | Hua Hin, Thailand | |
| 15 | 12,230.90 miles (19,683.67 km) N | Nakhon Ratchasima Airport (NAK) | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 25.24 miles (40.63 km) WNW | Koyukuk Airport (KYU) | Koyukuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 33.53 miles (53.95 km) W | Nulato Airport (NUL) | Nulato, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 43.28 miles (69.66 km) E | Ruby Airport (RBY) | Ruby, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 60.86 miles (97.94 km) WSW | Kaltag Airport (KAL) | Kaltag, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 68.58 miles (110.37 km) NNE | Huslia Airport (HSL) | Huslia, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 83.93 miles (135.07 km) SSE | Bear Creek 3 Airport (BCC) | Bear Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 118.39 miles (190.53 km) NE | Hughes Airport (HUS) | Hughes, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 123.53 miles (198.81 km) SSE | Takotna Airport (TCT) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 124.64 miles (200.60 km) W | Koyuk Alfred Adams Airport (KKA) | Koyuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 127.30 miles (204.87 km) NE | Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO) | Utopia Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 127.43 miles (205.08 km) WNW | Haycock Airport (HAY) | Haycock, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 129.61 miles (208.58 km) WSW | Unalakleet Airport (UNK) | Unalakleet, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 129.70 miles (208.73 km) W | Shaktoolik Airport (SKK) | Shaktoolik, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 129.70 miles (208.73 km) SSE | McGrath Airport (MCG) | McGrath, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 130.57 miles (210.14 km) SSE | Tatalina LRRS Airport (TLJ) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,313.41 miles (16,597.78 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,309.38 miles (16,591.29 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,302.73 miles (16,580.59 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,276.31 miles (16,538.08 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,237.19 miles (16,475.12 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,131.03 miles (16,304.27 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,076.40 miles (16,216.36 km) SE | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM) | Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica | |
| 8 | 10,075.25 miles (16,214.50 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,017.04 miles (16,120.83 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,016.20 miles (16,119.47 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,015.87 miles (16,118.95 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,008.98 miles (16,107.85 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,001.06 miles (16,095.11 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 14 | 9,991.80 miles (16,080.21 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 9,991.52 miles (16,079.76 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |