Nonstop flight route between Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia and Gambell, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(42°49'0"N by 47°39'8"E)
Arrival Airport:
(63°46'0"N by 171°43'58"W)
Distance from MCX to GAM:
4,764.56 miles (7,667.79 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Makhachkala International Airport "Uytash" (MCX), Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia and Gambell Airport (GAM), Gambell, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,765 miles (or 7,668 kilometers).
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Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MCX / URML |
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| Location: | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 42°49'0"N by 47°39'8"E |
| Area Served: | Makhachkala |
| Operator/Owner: | Russian Federation |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 12 feet (4 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from MCX |
| More Information: | MCX Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GAM / PAGM |
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| Location: | Gambell, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 63°46'0"N by 171°43'58"W |
| Area Served: | Gambell, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 27 feet (8 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GAM |
| More Information: | GAM Maps & Info |
Facts about Makhachkala International Airport "Uytash" (MCX):
- The furthest airport from Makhachkala International Airport "Uytash" (MCX) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,066 miles (17,808 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Makhachkala International Airport "Uytash" (MCX) is Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU), which is located 100 miles (161 kilometers) SSW of MCX.
- Because of Makhachkala International Airport "Uytash"'s relatively low elevation of 12 feet, planes can take off or land at Makhachkala International Airport "Uytash" 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.
- In addition to being known as "Makhachkala International Airport "Uytash"", other names for MCX include "Махачкалинский международный аэропорт "Уйташ"" and "МСХ".
Facts about Gambell Airport (GAM):
- In addition to being known as "Gambell Airport", another name for GAM is "(former Gambell Army Airfield)".
- Gambell Airport (GAM) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Gambell Airport's relatively low elevation of 27 feet, planes can take off or land at Gambell 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.
- On 30 August 1975, Wien Air Alaska Flight 99, a Fairchild F-27B on approach to landing, crashed into Sevuokuk Mountain after multiple missed approaches, killing the pilot and co-pilot and eight others out of the 32 crew and passengers on board.
- The furthest airport from Gambell Airport (GAM) is Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM), which is located 10,421 miles (16,771 kilometers) away in Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica.
- The closest airport to Gambell Airport (GAM) is Savoonga Airport (SVA), which is located 38 miles (62 kilometers) E of GAM.
- Gambell Airport was used as a transport base during World War II, facilitating the transit of Lend-Lease aircraft to the Soviet Union.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 100.28 miles (161.39 km) SSW | Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU) | Zaqatala, Azerbaijan |     |
| 2 | 106.12 miles (170.78 km) WNW | Grozny Airport (GRV) | Grozny, Russia | |
| 3 | 137.66 miles (221.55 km) WNW | Magas Airport (IGT) | Magas, Republic of Ingushetia, Russia | |
| 4 | 156.18 miles (251.35 km) W | Beslan Airport (OGZ) | Beslan / Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia–Alania, Russia | |
| 5 | 159.13 miles (256.10 km) WSW | Tbilisi Airport (TBS) | Tbilisi, Georgia | |
| 6 | 159.26 miles (256.30 km) SSW | Ganja International Airport (KVD) | Ganja, Azerbaijan | |
| 7 | 187.26 miles (301.36 km) ENE | Aktau International Airport (SCO) | Aktau, Kazakhstan | |
| 8 | 204.02 miles (328.34 km) SE | Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) | Baku, Azerbaijan | |
| 9 | 207.91 miles (334.60 km) WNW | Nalchik Airport (NAL) | Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia | |
| 10 | 240.15 miles (386.48 km) N | Narimanovo Airport (ASF) | Astrakhan, Russia | |
| 11 | 241.99 miles (389.44 km) SW | Shirak International Airport (LWN) | Gyumri, Armenia | |
| 12 | 248.75 miles (400.32 km) WNW | Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) | Mineralnye Vody, Russia | |
| 13 | 249.83 miles (402.06 km) SW | Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) | Yerevan, Armenia | |
| 14 | 267.01 miles (429.72 km) W | David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) | Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia | |
| 15 | 281.13 miles (452.44 km) WSW | Kars Airport (KSY) | Kars, Turkey | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,065.68 miles (17,808.45 km) S | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 10,871.60 miles (17,496.10 km) SSE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 10,768.32 miles (17,329.89 km) SSE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 10,757.47 miles (17,312.43 km) WSW | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 5 | 10,720.63 miles (17,253.14 km) S | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 10,654.60 miles (17,146.87 km) SSE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 10,654.59 miles (17,146.86 km) SE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 10,514.69 miles (16,921.71 km) SSE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 10,505.93 miles (16,907.62 km) SSE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,504.36 miles (16,905.09 km) SSE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,492.82 miles (16,886.52 km) SSE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,427.60 miles (16,781.56 km) SSE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,418.87 miles (16,767.51 km) SE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,410.27 miles (16,753.67 km) SE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,378.70 miles (16,702.85 km) SSE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 38.34 miles (61.70 km) E | Savoonga Airport (SVA) | Savoonga, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 62.19 miles (100.09 km) NW | Provideniya Bay Airport (PVS) | Provideniya, Chukotka, Russia | |
| 3 | 160.12 miles (257.69 km) NNE | Diomede Heliport (FAA: DM2) (DIO) | Diomede, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 167.23 miles (269.13 km) NE | Wales Airport (WAA) | Wales, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 167.58 miles (269.69 km) NE | Tin City LRRS Airport (TNC) | Tin City, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 176.11 miles (283.43 km) NE | Lost River 1 Airport (LSR) | Lost River, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 177.57 miles (285.78 km) NE | Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (KPC) | Port Clarence, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 189.90 miles (305.61 km) NE | Teller Airport (TLA) | Teller, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 190.02 miles (305.81 km) NE | Brevig Mission Airport (KTS) | Brevig Mission, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 196.27 miles (315.87 km) ENE | Nome Airport (OME) | Nome, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 227.73 miles (366.50 km) SE | Cape Romanzof Air Force Station Cape Romanzof Long Range Radar Site (CZF) | Cape Romanzof, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 231.36 miles (372.34 km) ESE | Sheldon Point Airport (SXP) | Sheldon Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 232.46 miles (374.11 km) ESE | Alakanuk Airport (AUK) | Alakanuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 234.84 miles (377.94 km) ESE | Emmonak Airport (EMK) | Emmonak, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 235.37 miles (378.78 km) SE | Hooper Bay Airport (HPB) | Hooper Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,421.04 miles (16,771.00 km) ESE | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM) | Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica | |
| 2 | 10,331.16 miles (16,626.34 km) SSW | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,294.01 miles (16,566.57 km) SSW | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,249.91 miles (16,495.60 km) SSW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,202.40 miles (16,419.12 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,153.28 miles (16,340.08 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,049.93 miles (16,173.76 km) SSW | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,040.76 miles (16,159.00 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,008.95 miles (16,107.80 km) SSW | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,008.95 miles (16,107.80 km) SSW | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 11 | 9,990.53 miles (16,078.17 km) ESE | Port Stanley Airport (PSY) | Stanley, Falkland Islands, United Kingdom | |
| 12 | 9,977.60 miles (16,057.35 km) SSW | Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) | Alexander Bay, South Africa | |
| 13 | 9,977.35 miles (16,056.95 km) ESE | RAF Mount Pleasant (MPN) | Falkland Islands | |
| 14 | 9,967.79 miles (16,041.56 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 9,946.13 miles (16,006.70 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |