About this route:

A direct, nonstop flight between Melfi Airport (MEF), Melfi, Chad and Turukhansk (THX), Turukhansk, Russia would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,960 miles (or 7,982 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 Melfi Airport and Turukhansk, 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 Melfi Airport and Turukhansk. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!

Departure Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: MEF /
Airport Names:
  1. Melfi Airport
  2. Melfi Airport (Melfi)
Location: Melfi, Chad
GPS Coordinates: 11°3'0"N by 17°56'59"E
Area Served: Melfi
Operator/Owner: Government
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 1293 feet (394 meters)
# of Runways: 1
View all routes: Routes from MEF
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Arrival Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: THX / UOTT
Airport Names:
  1. Turukhansk
  2. Аэропорт "Туруханск"
Location: Turukhansk, Russia
GPS Coordinates: 65°47'59"N by 87°55'48"E
Area Served: Turukhansk
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 128 feet (39 meters)
# of Runways: 1
View all routes: Routes from THX
More Information: THX Maps & Info

Facts about Melfi Airport (MEF):

  • The furthest airport from Melfi Airport (MEF) is Manihiki Island Airport (MHX), which is nearly antipodal to Melfi Airport (meaning Melfi Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Manihiki Island Airport), and is located 12,352 miles (19,878 kilometers) away in Manihiki Island, Cook Islands.
  • The closest airport to Melfi Airport (MEF) is Mongo Airport (MVO), which is located 92 miles (148 kilometers) NNE of MEF.
  • In addition to being known as "Melfi Airport", another name for MEF is "Melfi Airport (Melfi)".
  • Melfi Airport (MEF) currently has only 1 runway.

Facts about Turukhansk (THX):

  • In addition to being known as "Turukhansk", another name for THX is "Аэропорт "Туруханск"".
  • Because of Turukhansk's relatively low elevation of 128 feet, planes can take off or land at Turukhansk 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.
  • Turukhansk (THX) currently has only 1 runway.
  • The closest airport to Turukhansk (THX) is Igarka (IAA), which is located 119 miles (191 kilometers) NNW of THX.
  • The furthest airport from Turukhansk (THX) is Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM), which is located 11,417 miles (18,374 kilometers) away in Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica.

Map of Nearest Airports to Melfi Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Melfi Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
191.66 miles (147.51 km) NNEMongo Airport (MVO)Mongo, ChadView Mongo Airport on a map Set MVO as origin Airport Set MVO as destination Airport Get more information about Mongo Airport
291.94 miles (147.96 km) WSWBousso Airport (OUT)Bousso, ChadView Bousso Airport on a map Set OUT as origin Airport Set OUT as destination Airport Get more information about Bousso Airport
394.81 miles (152.59 km) ENEAbou-Deïa Airport (AOD)Abou-Deia, ChadView Abou-Deïa Airport on a map Set AOD as origin Airport Set AOD as destination Airport Get more information about Abou-Deïa Airport
4109.78 miles (176.67 km) NNWBokoro Airport (BKR)Bokoro, ChadView Bokoro Airport on a map Set BKR as origin Airport Set BKR as destination Airport Get more information about Bokoro Airport
5127.15 miles (204.63 km) EZakouma Airport (AKM)Zakouma, ChadView Zakouma Airport on a map Set AKM as origin Airport Set AKM as destination Airport Get more information about Zakouma Airport
6134.70 miles (216.77 km) SSESarh Airport (SRH)Sarh, ChadView Sarh Airport on a map Set SRH as origin Airport Set SRH as destination Airport Get more information about Sarh Airport
7153.28 miles (246.67 km) NAti Airport (ATV)Ati, ChadView Ati Airport on a map Set ATV as origin Airport Set ATV as destination Airport Get more information about Ati Airport
8157.67 miles (253.74 km) EAm Timan Airport (AMC)Am Timan, ChadView Am Timan Airport on a map Set AMC as origin Airport Set AMC as destination Airport Get more information about Am Timan Airport
9159.47 miles (256.65 km) SWLaï Airport (LTC)Laï, ChadView Laï Airport on a map Set LTC as origin Airport Set LTC as destination Airport Get more information about Laï Airport
10182.28 miles (293.35 km) WSWBongor Airport (OGR)Bongor, ChadView Bongor Airport on a map Set OGR as origin Airport Set OGR as destination Airport Get more information about Bongor Airport
11190.27 miles (306.21 km) WSWYagoua Airport (GXX)Yagoua, CameroonView Yagoua Airport on a map Set GXX as origin Airport Set GXX as destination Airport Get more information about Yagoua Airport
12194.42 miles (312.89 km) NEOum-Hadjer Airport (OUM)Oum Hadjer, ChadView Oum-Hadjer Airport on a map Set OUM as origin Airport Set OUM as destination Airport Get more information about Oum-Hadjer Airport
13210.82 miles (339.28 km) SWMoundou Airport (MQQ)Moundou, ChadView Moundou Airport on a map Set MQQ as origin Airport Set MQQ as destination Airport Get more information about Moundou Airport
14211.09 miles (339.72 km) WNWN'Djamena International Airport (NDJ)N'Djamena, ChadView N'Djamena International Airport on a map Set NDJ as origin Airport Set NDJ as destination Airport Get more information about N'Djamena International Airport
15247.10 miles (397.68 km) WSWKaélé Airport (KLE)Kaélé, CameroonView Kaélé Airport on a map Set KLE as origin Airport Set KLE as destination Airport Get more information about Kaélé Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Melfi Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Melfi Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
112,351.81 miles (19,878.26 km) WSWManihiki Island Airport (MHX)Manihiki Island, Cook IslandsView Manihiki Island Airport on a map Set MHX as origin Airport Set MHX as destination Airport Get more information about Manihiki Island Airport
211,893.74 miles (19,141.08 km) ESEFitiuta Airport (FTI)Fiti‘uta, American Samoa, United StatesView Fitiuta Airport on a map Set FTI as origin Airport Set FTI as destination Airport Get more information about Fitiuta Airport
311,887.99 miles (19,131.82 km) ESETau Airport (TAV)Tau, American SamoaView Tau Airport on a map Set TAV as origin Airport Set TAV as destination Airport Get more information about Tau Airport
411,879.33 miles (19,117.88 km) ESEOfu Airport (OFU)Ofu, American SamoaView Ofu Airport on a map Set OFU as origin Airport Set OFU as destination Airport Get more information about Ofu Airport
511,812.52 miles (19,010.36 km) ESEPago Pago International Airport (PPG)Pago Pago, American SamoaView Pago Pago International Airport on a map Set PPG as origin Airport Set PPG as destination Airport Get more information about Pago Pago International Airport
611,763.99 miles (18,932.26 km) SSWMitiaro Island Airport (MOI)Mitiaro Island, Cook IslandsView Mitiaro Island Airport on a map Set MOI as origin Airport Set MOI as destination Airport Get more information about Mitiaro Island Airport
711,755.03 miles (18,917.85 km) ESEFagali'i Airport (FGI)Apia, SamoaView Fagali'i Airport on a map Set FGI as origin Airport Set FGI as destination Airport Get more information about Fagali'i Airport
811,738.10 miles (18,890.59 km) ESEFaleolo International Airport (APW)Apia, Upolu Island, SamoaView Faleolo International Airport on a map Set APW as origin Airport Set APW as destination Airport Get more information about Faleolo International Airport
911,735.40 miles (18,886.24 km) SSWAkatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK)Mauke Island, Cook IslandsView Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) on a map Set MUK as origin Airport Set MUK as destination Airport Get more information about Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport)
1011,723.35 miles (18,866.86 km) ESEMaota (Salelologa) Airport (MXS)Maota, SamoaView Maota (Salelologa) Airport on a map Set MXS as origin Airport Set MXS as destination Airport Get more information about Maota (Salelologa) Airport
1111,719.72 miles (18,861.01 km) SSWRarotonga International Airport (RAR)Avarua, Cook IslandsView Rarotonga International Airport on a map Set RAR as origin Airport Set RAR as destination Airport Get more information about Rarotonga International Airport
1211,702.90 miles (18,833.94 km) ESEAsau Airport (AAU)Asau, SamoaView Asau Airport on a map Set AAU as origin Airport Set AAU as destination Airport Get more information about Asau Airport
1311,681.30 miles (18,799.19 km) WSWMaupiti Airport (MAU)Maupiti, Leeward Islands, French PolynesiaView Maupiti Airport on a map Set MAU as origin Airport Set MAU as destination Airport Get more information about Maupiti Airport
1411,673.03 miles (18,785.88 km) SENiue International Airport (IUE)Alofi, NiueView Niue International Airport on a map Set IUE as origin Airport Set IUE as destination Airport Get more information about Niue International Airport
1511,651.93 miles (18,751.92 km) WSWBora Bora Airport (BOB)Bora Bora, French PolynesiaView Bora Bora Airport on a map Set BOB as origin Airport Set BOB as destination Airport Get more information about Bora Bora Airport

Map of Nearest Airports to Turukhansk:

List of Nearest Airports to Turukhansk:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
1118.63 miles (190.92 km) NNWIgarka (IAA)Igarka, RussiaView Igarka on a map Set IAA as destination Airport Set IAA as destination Airport Get more information about Igarka
2243.02 miles (391.11 km) NAlykel Airport (NSK)Norilsk, RussiaView Alykel Airport on a map Set NSK as destination Airport Set NSK as destination Airport Get more information about Alykel Airport
3297.50 miles (478.77 km) SSEPodkamennaya Tunguska Airport (TGP)Podkamennaya Tunguska, Krasnoyarsk, RussiaView Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport on a map Set TGP as destination Airport Set TGP as destination Airport Get more information about Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport
4321.50 miles (517.41 km) WNovy Urengoy Airport (NUX)Novy Urengoy, RussiaView Novy Urengoy Airport on a map Set NUX as destination Airport Set NUX as destination Airport Get more information about Novy Urengoy Airport
5407.24 miles (655.39 km) WSWRaduzhny Airport (RAT)Raduzhny, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, RussiaView Raduzhny Airport on a map Set RAT as destination Airport Set RAT as destination Airport Get more information about Raduzhny Airport
6416.85 miles (670.86 km) WSWNoyabrsk Airport (NOJ)Noyabrsk, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, RussiaView Noyabrsk Airport on a map Set NOJ as destination Airport Set NOJ as destination Airport Get more information about Noyabrsk Airport
7433.44 miles (697.55 km) WNadym Airport (NYM)Nadym, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, RussiaView Nadym Airport on a map Set NYM as destination Airport Set NYM as destination Airport Get more information about Nadym Airport
8473.90 miles (762.66 km) SWStrezhevoy (SWT)Strezhevoy, Tomsk Oblast, RussiaView Strezhevoy on a map Set SWT as destination Airport Set SWT as destination Airport Get more information about Strezhevoy
9474.90 miles (764.28 km) WSWKogalym International Airport (KGP)Kogalym, Tyumen Oblast, RussiaView Kogalym International Airport on a map Set KGP as destination Airport Set KGP as destination Airport Get more information about Kogalym International Airport
10486.43 miles (782.83 km) SWNizhnevartovsk Airport (NJC)Nizhnevartovsk, RussiaView Nizhnevartovsk Airport on a map Set NJC as destination Airport Set NJC as destination Airport Get more information about Nizhnevartovsk Airport
11523.65 miles (842.74 km) SSEYeniseysk Airport Аэропорт Енисейск (EIE)Yeniseysk, RussiaView Yeniseysk Airport Аэропорт Енисейск on a map Set EIE as destination Airport Set EIE as destination Airport Get more information about Yeniseysk Airport Аэропорт Енисейск
12540.56 miles (869.94 km) WSWSurgut Airport (SGC)Surgut, RussiaView Surgut Airport on a map Set SGC as destination Airport Set SGC as destination Airport Get more information about Surgut Airport
13556.45 miles (895.52 km) NNEKhatanga (HTG)Khatanga, Krasnoyarsk Krai, RussiaView Khatanga on a map Set HTG as destination Airport Set HTG as destination Airport Get more information about Khatanga
14562.11 miles (904.62 km) NNWDikson Airport (DKS)Dikson, RussiaView Dikson Airport on a map Set DKS as destination Airport Set DKS as destination Airport Get more information about Dikson Airport
15570.12 miles (917.51 km) WSWNefteyugansk Airport (NFG)Nefteyugansk, Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug, RussiaView Nefteyugansk Airport on a map Set NFG as destination Airport Set NFG as destination Airport Get more information about Nefteyugansk Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Turukhansk:

List of Furthest Airports from Turukhansk:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
111,417.15 miles (18,374.07 km) WTeniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM)Villa Las Estrellas, AntarcticaView Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport on a map Set TNM as destination Airport Set TNM as destination Airport Get more information about Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport
211,338.21 miles (18,247.03 km) WSWUshuaia International Airport (USH)Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, ArgentinaView Ushuaia International Airport on a map Set USH as destination Airport Set USH as destination Airport Get more information about Ushuaia International Airport
311,291.48 miles (18,171.83 km) SWPresidente Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ)Punta Arenas, ChileView Presidente Carlos Ibáñez International Airport on a map Set PUQ as destination Airport Set PUQ as destination Airport Get more information about Presidente Carlos Ibáñez International Airport
411,266.10 miles (18,130.99 km) WSWHermes Quijada International Airport (RGA)Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, ArgentinaView Hermes Quijada International Airport on a map Set RGA as destination Airport Set RGA as destination Airport Get more information about Hermes Quijada International Airport
511,246.06 miles (18,098.73 km) SWTeniente Julio Gallardo Airfield (PNT)Puerto Natales, ChileView Teniente Julio Gallardo Airfield on a map Set PNT as destination Airport Set PNT as destination Airport Get more information about Teniente Julio Gallardo Airfield
611,175.40 miles (17,985.01 km) SWPiloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL)Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, ArgentinaView Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport on a map Set RGL as destination Airport Set RGL as destination Airport Get more information about Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport
711,159.06 miles (17,958.72 km) SWLago Argentino Airport (ING)El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentinaView Lago Argentino Airport on a map Set ING as destination Airport Set ING as destination Airport Get more information about Lago Argentino Airport
811,150.99 miles (17,945.73 km) SWComandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, ArgentinaView Comandante Armando Tola International Airport on a map Set FTE as destination Airport Set FTE as destination Airport Get more information about Comandante Armando Tola International Airport
911,020.57 miles (17,735.84 km) SWGobernador Gregores Airport (GGS)Gobernador Gregores, Santa Cruz, ArgentinaView Gobernador Gregores Airport on a map Set GGS as destination Airport Set GGS as destination Airport Get more information about Gobernador Gregores Airport
1010,969.33 miles (17,653.38 km) SWCochrane Airfield (LGR)Cochrane, ChileView Cochrane Airfield on a map Set LGR as destination Airport Set LGR as destination Airport Get more information about Cochrane Airfield
1110,925.43 miles (17,582.72 km) WSWRAF Mount Pleasant (MPN)Falkland IslandsView RAF Mount Pleasant on a map Set MPN as destination Airport Set MPN as destination Airport Get more information about RAF Mount Pleasant
1210,910.96 miles (17,559.44 km) SWChile Chico Airfield (CCH)Chile Chico, Aisén Region, ChileView Chile Chico Airfield on a map Set CCH as destination Airport Set CCH as destination Airport Get more information about Chile Chico Airfield
1310,900.45 miles (17,542.54 km) WSWPort Stanley Airport (PSY)Stanley, Falkland Islands, United KingdomView Port Stanley Airport on a map Set PSY as destination Airport Set PSY as destination Airport Get more information about Port Stanley Airport
1410,895.19 miles (17,534.06 km) SWPerito Moreno Airport (PMQ)Perito Moreno, Santa Cruz, ArgentinaView Perito Moreno Airport on a map Set PMQ as destination Airport Set PMQ as destination Airport Get more information about Perito Moreno Airport
1510,868.31 miles (17,490.80 km) SWBalmaceda Airport (BBA)Balmaceda, ChileView Balmaceda Airport on a map Set BBA as destination Airport Set BBA as destination Airport Get more information about Balmaceda Airport