Nonstop flight route between Masirah Island, Oman and Choiseul Bay, Taro Island, Solomon Islands:
Departure Airport:
(20°40'31"N by 58°53'25"E)
Arrival Airport:
(6°42'42"S by 156°23'45"E)
Distance from MSH to CHY:
6,865.14 miles (11,048.34 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between RAFO Masirah (MSH), Masirah Island, Oman and Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY), Choiseul Bay, Taro Island, Solomon Islands would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,865 miles (or 11,048 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 RAFO Masirah and Choiseul Bay 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 RAFO Masirah and Choiseul Bay Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MSH / OOMA |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Masirah Island, Oman |
| GPS Coordinates: | 20°40'31"N by 58°53'25"E |
| Airport Type: | Military |
| Elevation: | 64 feet (20 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MSH |
| More Information: | MSH Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CHY / AGGC |
| Airport Name: | Choiseul Bay Airport |
| Location: | Choiseul Bay, Taro Island, Solomon Islands |
| GPS Coordinates: | 6°42'42"S by 156°23'45"E |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| View all routes: | Routes from CHY |
| More Information: | CHY Maps & Info |
Facts about RAFO Masirah (MSH):
- Because of RAFO Masirah's relatively low elevation of 64 feet, planes can take off or land at RAFO Masirah 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 "RAFO Masirah", another name for MSH is "Masirah Air Base".
- The furthest airport from RAFO Masirah (MSH) is Mataveri International Airport (IPC), which is located 11,574 miles (18,626 kilometers) away in Easter Island, Chile.
- The closest airport to RAFO Masirah (MSH) is Duqm Jaaluni Airport (JNJ), which is located 115 miles (185 kilometers) SW of MSH.
- RAFO Masirah (MSH) has 2 runways.
Facts about Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY):
- The furthest airport from Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) is Praia International Airport (RAI), which is located 11,869 miles (19,102 kilometers) away in Praia, Cape Verde.
- The closest airport to Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) is Balalae Airport (BAS), which is located 40 miles (64 kilometers) WSW of CHY.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 114.99 miles (185.05 km) SW | Duqm Jaaluni Airport (JNJ) | Duqm, Oman |     |
| 2 | 204.92 miles (329.78 km) N | Muscat International Airport (MCT) | Muscat, Oman | |
| 3 | 324.45 miles (522.15 km) NW | Al-Ain International Airport (AAN) | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | |
| 4 | 342.81 miles (551.69 km) NNE | Konarak International Airport (ZBR) | Chabahar, Iran | |
| 5 | 347.33 miles (558.97 km) NNW | Fujairah International Airport (FJR) | Fujairah, United Arab Emirates | |
| 6 | 355.70 miles (572.45 km) NNE | Jiwani (JIW) | Jiwani, Pakistan | |
| 7 | 369.46 miles (594.58 km) NNW | Ajman International Airport (QAJ) | Ajman, United Arab Emirates | |
| 8 | 374.88 miles (603.31 km) NW | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| 9 | 376.68 miles (606.21 km) NW | Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) | Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 10 | 380.34 miles (612.10 km) NNW | Dibba Airport (BYB) | Dibba, Oman | |
| 11 | 383.41 miles (617.04 km) NE | Gwadar International Airport (GWD) | Gwadar, Pakistan | |
| 12 | 386.53 miles (622.06 km) NNW | Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | |
| 13 | 387.68 miles (623.92 km) NW | Dubai International Airport (DXB) | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 14 | 389.27 miles (626.47 km) NNW | Ras Al Khaimah International Airport(Ra's al-Khaymah) (RKT) | Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates | |
| 15 | 401.87 miles (646.74 km) SW | Salalah Airport (SLL) | Salalah, Oman | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,573.81 miles (18,626.19 km) WSW | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 2 | 11,538.40 miles (18,569.21 km) ESE | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,388.17 miles (18,327.44 km) E | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,309.33 miles (18,200.55 km) E | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,286.46 miles (18,163.76 km) E | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,132.31 miles (17,915.67 km) E | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,097.50 miles (17,859.65 km) E | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,027.37 miles (17,746.79 km) ESE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,000.89 miles (17,704.17 km) E | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,935.34 miles (17,598.69 km) E | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,827.83 miles (17,425.66 km) E | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,797.56 miles (17,376.94 km) E | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,740.21 miles (17,284.65 km) E | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,739.13 miles (17,282.91 km) E | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,727.10 miles (17,263.55 km) E | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 39.86 miles (64.15 km) WSW | Balalae Airport (BAS) | Ballalae, Solomon Islands | |
| 2 | 54.13 miles (87.12 km) WNW | Kieta/Aropa Airport (KIE) | Kieta, Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 3 | 74.92 miles (120.57 km) SW | Mono Airport (MNY) | Stirling Island, Treasury Islands, Solomon Islands | |
| 4 | 92.24 miles (148.45 km) ESE | Kaghau Airport (KGE) | Kagau Island, Solomon Islands | |
| 5 | 101.03 miles (162.60 km) SSE | Nusatupe Airport (GZO) | Gizo / Nusatupe, Western Province, Solomon Islands | |
| 6 | 126.47 miles (203.53 km) SSE | Munda Airport (MUA) | Munda, New Georgia Island, Solomon Islands | |
| 7 | 148.20 miles (238.51 km) NW | Buka Island Airport (BUA) | Buka Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 8 | 213.56 miles (343.70 km) NW | Nissan Island Airport (IIS) | Nissan Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 9 | 238.34 miles (383.57 km) ESE | Fera Airport (FRE) | Maringe, Fera Island, Isabel Province, Solomon Islands | |
| 10 | 253.72 miles (408.32 km) SE | Yandina Airport (XYA) | Yandina, Solomon Islands | |
| 11 | 293.16 miles (471.79 km) SW | Guasopa Airport (GAZ) | Guasopa, Papua New Guinea | |
| 12 | 312.80 miles (503.41 km) SE | Honiara International Airport (formerly Henderson Field) (HIR) | Honiara, Guadalcanal Island, Solomon Islands | |
| 13 | 315.28 miles (507.39 km) SE | Mbambanakira Airport (MBU) | Mbambanakira, Solomon Islands | |
| 14 | 321.16 miles (516.86 km) WNW | Rabaul Airport (RAB) | Rabaul, Papua New Guinea | |
| 15 | 323.86 miles (521.20 km) ESE | Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport (AKS) | Auki / Gwaunaru'u, Solomon Islands | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,869.34 miles (19,101.80 km) N | Praia International Airport (RAI) | Praia, Cape Verde | |
| 2 | 11,869.12 miles (19,101.44 km) N | São Filipe Airport (SFL) | Fogo, Cape Verde | |
| 3 | 11,858.87 miles (19,084.96 km) N | Mosteiros Airport (MTI) | Mosteiros, Cape Verde | |
| 4 | 11,852.80 miles (19,075.19 km) N | Maio Airport (MMO) | Maio, Cape Verde | |
| 5 | 11,825.97 miles (19,032.00 km) NW | Cap Skirring Airport (CSK) | Cap Skirring, Senegal | |
| 6 | 11,819.51 miles (19,021.60 km) WNW | Bubaque Airport (BQE) | Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau | |
| 7 | 11,795.27 miles (18,982.60 km) NW | Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) | Ziguinchor, Senegal | |
| 8 | 11,787.28 miles (18,969.74 km) NW | Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) | Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | |
| 9 | 11,783.76 miles (18,964.08 km) N | Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) | Boa Vista, Cape Verde | |
| 10 | 11,778.75 miles (18,956.02 km) NW | Banjul International Airport (BJL) | Banjul, Gambia | |
| 11 | 11,752.90 miles (18,914.41 km) N | Preguiça Airport (SNE) | São Nicolau, Cape Verde | |
| 12 | 11,744.28 miles (18,900.54 km) NW | Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) | Dakar, Senegal | |
| 13 | 11,742.34 miles (18,897.42 km) N | Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) | Sal Island, Cape Verde | |
| 14 | 11,735.88 miles (18,887.02 km) WNW | Boké Baralande Airport (BKJ) | Boké, Guinea | |
| 15 | 11,730.64 miles (18,878.59 km) N | Cesária Évora International Airport (VXE) | São Vicente, Cape Verde | |