Nonstop flight route between Massena, New York, United States and Palmer, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(44°56'8"N by 74°50'44"W)
Arrival Airport:
(61°35'41"N by 149°5'18"W)
Distance from MSS to PAQ:
3,077.62 miles (4,952.93 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Massena International Airport (MSS), Massena, New York, United States and Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ), Palmer, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,078 miles (or 4,953 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 Massena International Airport and Palmer Municipal 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 Massena International Airport and Palmer Municipal Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MSS / KMSS |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Massena, New York, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 44°56'8"N by 74°50'44"W |
| Area Served: | Massena, New York |
| Operator/Owner: | Town of Massena |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 222 feet (68 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MSS |
| More Information: | MSS Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PAQ / PAAQ |
| Airport Name: | Palmer Municipal Airport |
| Location: | Palmer, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 61°35'41"N by 149°5'18"W |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Palmer |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 242 feet (74 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PAQ |
| More Information: | PAQ Maps & Info |
Facts about Massena International Airport (MSS):
- Because of Massena International Airport's relatively low elevation of 222 feet, planes can take off or land at Massena 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.
- The closest airport to Massena International Airport (MSS) is Cornwall Regional Airport (YCC), which is located only 17 miles (28 kilometers) NE of MSS.
- The furthest airport from Massena International Airport (MSS) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,511 miles (18,525 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The airport is served commercially by Cape Air, with direct flights to Albany International Airport in Albany, New York on 9-seat Cessna 402 aircraft.
- Massena International Airport (MSS) has 2 runways.
- In addition to being known as "Massena International Airport", another name for MSS is "Richards Field".
- As per Federal Aviation Administration records, the airport had 971 passenger boardings in calendar year 2008, 3,252 enplanements in 2009, and 3,350 in 2010.
Facts about Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ):
- Because of Palmer Municipal Airport's relatively low elevation of 242 feet, planes can take off or land at Palmer Municipal 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.
- Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) has 3 runways.
- The closest airport to Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) is Wasilla Airport (WWA), which is located only 15 miles (24 kilometers) W of PAQ.
- The furthest airport from Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,515 miles (16,922 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 17.37 miles (27.95 km) NE | Cornwall Regional Airport (YCC) | Cornwall, Ontario, Canada |     |
| 2 | 35.09 miles (56.47 km) WSW | Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS) | Ogdensburg, New York, United States | |
| 3 | 48.15 miles (77.48 km) NW | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | |
| 4 | 48.86 miles (78.64 km) WSW | Brockville Regional Tackaberry Airport (XBR) | Brockville, Ontario, Canada | |
| 5 | 49.34 miles (79.41 km) SE | Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) | Saranac Lake, New York, United States | |
| 6 | 53.22 miles (85.65 km) NW | Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | |
| 7 | 53.47 miles (86.05 km) NW | Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport (YND) | Gatineau, Quebec, Canada | |
| 8 | 53.54 miles (86.17 km) W | Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport (YSH) | Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada | |
| 9 | 63.57 miles (102.31 km) SE | Lake Placid Airport (LKP) | Lake Placid, New York, United States | |
| 10 | 64.65 miles (104.04 km) NE | Montréal–Mirabel International Airport (YMX) | Mirabel (near Montreal), Quebec, Canada | |
| 11 | 65.25 miles (105.01 km) NE | Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) | Dorval, Quebec, Canada | |
| 12 | 66.99 miles (107.81 km) ESE | Clinton County Airport (PLB) | Plattsburgh, New York, United States | |
| 13 | 67.21 miles (108.16 km) SW | Maxson Airfield (AXB) | Alexandria Bay, New York, United States | |
| 14 | 68.03 miles (109.49 km) NE | Cartierville Airport (YCV) | Cartierville, Quebec, Canada | |
| 15 | 70.35 miles (113.22 km) ESE | Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) | Plattsburgh, New York, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,511.04 miles (18,525.17 km) SW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,497.57 miles (18,503.49 km) SW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,487.68 miles (18,487.59 km) SW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,476.71 miles (18,469.92 km) SW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,461.12 miles (18,444.85 km) SW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,414.94 miles (18,370.52 km) SW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,383.52 miles (18,319.95 km) SW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,379.14 miles (18,312.91 km) SW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,367.22 miles (18,293.72 km) SW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,291.81 miles (18,172.37 km) SSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,258.49 miles (18,118.74 km) SW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,205.05 miles (18,032.74 km) SSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,198.13 miles (18,021.60 km) SSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,165.24 miles (17,968.67 km) SSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,148.81 miles (17,942.22 km) SW | Windarling Airport (WRN) | Windarling, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 14.91 miles (23.99 km) W | Wasilla Airport (WWA) | Wasilla, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 24.21 miles (38.95 km) W | Big Lake Airport (BGQ) | Big Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 29.63 miles (47.68 km) SW | Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) | Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 33.43 miles (53.80 km) WNW | Willow Airport (WOW) | Willow, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 33.56 miles (54.01 km) SW | Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 36.32 miles (58.45 km) SW | Merrill Field (MRI) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 41.85 miles (67.35 km) SW | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 59.82 miles (96.27 km) NNW | Talkeetna Airport (TKA) | Talkeetna, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 71.01 miles (114.27 km) WSW | Beluga Airport (BVU) | Beluga, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 73.31 miles (117.97 km) WNW | Skwentna Airport (SKW) | Skwentna, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 76.78 miles (123.57 km) WSW | Tyonek Airport (TYE) | Tyonek, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 94.05 miles (151.36 km) ESE | Tatitlek Airport (TEK) | Tatitlek, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 99.29 miles (159.79 km) ESE | Valdez Airport (VDZ) | Valdez, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 100.84 miles (162.29 km) SW | Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) | Kenai, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 101.21 miles (162.87 km) SW | Soldotna Airport (SXQ) | Soldotna, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,514.75 miles (16,921.81 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,493.67 miles (16,887.88 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,491.12 miles (16,883.78 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,458.70 miles (16,831.60 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,451.96 miles (16,820.75 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,358.20 miles (16,669.87 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,313.02 miles (16,597.16 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,243.85 miles (16,485.83 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,238.78 miles (16,477.69 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,233.83 miles (16,469.71 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,233.69 miles (16,469.48 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,229.26 miles (16,462.35 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,227.29 miles (16,459.19 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,211.35 miles (16,433.53 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,202.58 miles (16,419.42 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |