Nonstop flight route between Ruislip, England, United Kingdom and Koliganek, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(51°33'11"N by 0°25'5"W)
Arrival Airport:
(59°43'36"N by 157°15'33"W)
Distance from NHT to KGK:
4,640.21 miles (7,467.68 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between RAF Northolt (NHT), Ruislip, England, United Kingdom and Koliganek Airport (KGK), Koliganek, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,640 miles (or 7,468 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 RAF Northolt and Koliganek 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 RAF Northolt and Koliganek Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | NHT / EGWU |
| Airport Name: | RAF Northolt |
| Location: | Ruislip, England, United Kingdom |
| GPS Coordinates: | 51°33'11"N by 0°25'5"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Ministry of Defence |
| View all routes: | Routes from NHT |
| More Information: | NHT Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KGK / PAJZ |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Koliganek, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°43'36"N by 157°15'33"W |
| Area Served: | Koliganek, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 269 feet (82 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KGK |
| More Information: | KGK Maps & Info |
Facts about RAF Northolt (NHT):
- No. 600 Squadron and No.
- The remains of a Hawker Hurricane flown by Flying Officer Ludwik Witold Paszkiewicz, the first pilot in No. 303 Squadron to shoot down an enemy aircraft, were donated to the station in June 2008.
- The furthest airport from RAF Northolt (NHT) is Chatham Islands (CHT), which is located 11,871 miles (19,105 kilometers) away in Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand.
- The closest airport to RAF Northolt (NHT) is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located only 6 miles (9 kilometers) SSW of NHT.
- During 1952 a total of 50,000 air movements were recorded per annum, making the airfield the busiest in Europe.
Facts about Koliganek Airport (KGK):
- This airport opened in 1997, replacing the former airport located at 59°43′28″N 157°17′09″W / 59.72444°N 157.28583°W / 59.72444.
- Because of Koliganek Airport's relatively low elevation of 269 feet, planes can take off or land at Koliganek 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.
- Koliganek Airport (KGK) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Koliganek Airport (KGK) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,660 miles (17,155 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- The closest airport to Koliganek Airport (KGK) is New Stuyahok Airport (KNW), which is located only 19 miles (31 kilometers) SSW of KGK.
- In addition to being known as "Koliganek Airport", other names for KGK include "Koliganek Airport (new location)" and "JZZ".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 5.54 miles (8.91 km) SSW | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | London, England, United Kingdom |     |
| 2 | 16.36 miles (26.33 km) NNE | Hatfield Aerodrome (HTF) | Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom | |
| 3 | 18.69 miles (30.08 km) WNW | RAF High Wycombe (HYC) | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom | |
| 4 | 20.62 miles (33.19 km) E | London City Airport (LCY) | London, England, United Kingdom | |
| 5 | 22.33 miles (35.93 km) N | London Luton Airport (LTN) | Luton (near London), England, United Kingdom | |
| 6 | 24.34 miles (39.17 km) SW | Blackbushe Airport (BBS) | Yateley, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom | |
| 7 | 24.66 miles (39.68 km) SW | Farnborough Airport (FAB) | Farnborough, United Kingdom | |
| 8 | 24.75 miles (39.84 km) SE | London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) | Biggin Hill / London, England, United Kingdom | |
| 9 | 26.37 miles (42.44 km) SSE | Redhill Aerodrome (KRH) | Redhill, Surrey, England, United Kingdom | |
| 10 | 29.41 miles (47.34 km) W | RAF Benson (BEX) | Benson, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom | |
| 11 | 29.66 miles (47.74 km) SSE | Gatwick Airport (LGW) | London, England, United Kingdom | |
| 12 | 31.57 miles (50.81 km) SW | RAF Odiham (ODH) | Odiham, United Kingdom | |
| 13 | 36.17 miles (58.21 km) NE | London Stansted Airport (STN) | Essex (near London), England, United Kingdom | |
| 14 | 36.65 miles (58.98 km) SW | Lasham Airfield (QLA) | Lasham, England, United Kingdom | |
| 15 | 36.68 miles (59.02 km) NNW | Milton Keynes Airport (KYN) | Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,871.18 miles (19,104.77 km) SSW | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 2 | 11,859.82 miles (19,086.49 km) SE | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 11,837.81 miles (19,051.06 km) SE | Oamaru Airport (OAM) | Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 11,828.15 miles (19,035.52 km) ESE | Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) | Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 11,815.57 miles (19,015.27 km) ESE | Invercargill Airport (IVC) | Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 11,804.71 miles (18,997.79 km) SE | Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) (TIU) | Timaru, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 11,797.07 miles (18,985.49 km) SE | Ashburton Aerodrome (ASG) | Ashburton, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 11,796.47 miles (18,984.54 km) SE | Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR) | Alexandra, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 11,790.50 miles (18,974.92 km) SSE | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 11,767.29 miles (18,937.57 km) SE | Wanaka Airport (WKA) | Wanaka, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 11,765.63 miles (18,934.90 km) SE | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | Queenstown, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 11,750.82 miles (18,911.07 km) SE | Glentanner Aerodrome (GTN) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 11,746.58 miles (18,904.24 km) SSE | Kaikoura Aerodrome (KBZ) | Kaikoura, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 11,743.23 miles (18,898.85 km) SE | Mount Cook Airport (MON) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 11,722.72 miles (18,865.85 km) SE | Fox Glacier Aerodrome (FGL) | Fox Glacier, New Zealand | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 19.41 miles (31.24 km) SSW | New Stuyahok Airport (KNW) | New Stuyahok, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 26.76 miles (43.06 km) SSW | Ekwok Airport (KEK) | Ekwok, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 43.69 miles (70.32 km) SSE | Levelock Airport (KLL) | Levelock, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 55.11 miles (88.69 km) ESE | Igiugig Airport (IGG) | Igiugig, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 56.66 miles (91.18 km) WSW | Aleknagik Airport (WKK) | Aleknagik, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 58.87 miles (94.74 km) SSW | Portage Creek Airport (PCA) | Portage Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 64.36 miles (103.58 km) SW | Dillingham Airport (DLG) | Dillingham, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 69.19 miles (111.35 km) S | Naknek Airport (NNK) | Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 71.36 miles (114.85 km) S | South Naknek Airport (WSN) | South Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 74.47 miles (119.85 km) ESE | Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) | Big Mountain, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 75.72 miles (121.85 km) SSE | King Salmon Airport (AKN) | King Salmon, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 76.26 miles (122.74 km) SW | Clarks Point Airport (CLP) | Clarks Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 81.06 miles (130.45 km) SW | Manokotak Airport (KMO) | Manokotak, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 81.79 miles (131.63 km) E | Iliamna Airport (ILI) | Iliamna, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 85.79 miles (138.06 km) ENE | Nondalton Airport (NNL) | Nondalton, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,659.64 miles (17,154.99 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,653.43 miles (17,144.99 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,647.22 miles (17,134.99 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,618.64 miles (17,089.01 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,578.00 miles (17,023.60 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,470.51 miles (16,850.62 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,411.29 miles (16,755.31 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,358.43 miles (16,670.24 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,356.90 miles (16,667.77 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,356.80 miles (16,667.61 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,349.41 miles (16,655.71 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,344.26 miles (16,647.42 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,333.61 miles (16,630.29 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,327.81 miles (16,620.96 km) SSW | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,325.20 miles (16,616.76 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |