Nonstop flight route between Nikolai, Alaska, United States and Puerto Princesa City, Philippines:
Departure Airport:
(63°1'6"N by 154°21'29"W)
Arrival Airport:
(9°44'31"N by 118°45'30"E)
Distance from NIB to PPS:
5,521.58 miles (8,886.11 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Nikolai Airport (NIB), Nikolai, Alaska, United States and Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS), Puerto Princesa City, Philippines would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,522 miles (or 8,886 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 Nikolai Airport and Puerto Princesa International 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 Nikolai Airport and Puerto Princesa International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | NIB / PAFS |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Nikolai, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 63°1'6"N by 154°21'29"W |
| Area Served: | Nikolai, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 441 feet (134 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from NIB |
| More Information: | NIB Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PPS / RPVP |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Puerto Princesa City, Philippines |
| GPS Coordinates: | 9°44'31"N by 118°45'30"E |
| Area Served: | Puerto Princesa City |
| Operator/Owner: | Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 71 feet (22 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PPS |
| More Information: | PPS Maps & Info |
Facts about Nikolai Airport (NIB):
- Because of Nikolai Airport's relatively low elevation of 441 feet, planes can take off or land at Nikolai 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.
- Nikolai Airport covers an area of 76 acres at an elevation of 441 feet above mean sea level.
- The furthest airport from Nikolai Airport (NIB) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,431 miles (16,787 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- In addition to being known as "Nikolai Airport", other names for NIB include "FSP" and "Nikolai".
- The closest airport to Nikolai Airport (NIB) is McGrath Airport (MCG), which is located 39 miles (63 kilometers) W of NIB.
- Nikolai Airport (NIB) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS):
- Puerto Princesa International Airport handled 988,972 passengers last year.
- In addition to being known as "Puerto Princesa International Airport", another name for PPS is "Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Puerto Princesa".
- Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) is El Nido Airport (ENI), which is located 110 miles (178 kilometers) NNE of PPS.
- Because of Puerto Princesa International Airport's relatively low elevation of 71 feet, planes can take off or land at Puerto Princesa 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 Department of Transportation and Communications awarded the $82.9-million contract to a Kumho Industrial Co.
- The furthest airport from Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) is José Coleto Airport (JPR), which is nearly antipodal to Puerto Princesa International Airport (meaning Puerto Princesa International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from José Coleto Airport), and is located 12,349 miles (19,873 kilometers) away in Ji-Paraná, Rondônia, Brazil.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 39.45 miles (63.48 km) W | McGrath Airport (MCG) | McGrath, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 42.70 miles (68.72 km) NE | Telida Airport (TLF) | Telida, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 51.55 miles (82.96 km) W | Tatalina LRRS Airport (TLJ) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 52.39 miles (84.32 km) W | Takotna Airport (TCT) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 67.34 miles (108.37 km) NW | Bear Creek 3 Airport (BCC) | Bear Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 87.31 miles (140.52 km) NE | Minchumina Airport (LMA) | Lake Minchumina, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 87.31 miles (140.52 km) NE | Minchumina Airport (MHM) | Minchumina, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 110.91 miles (178.50 km) SW | Stony River Airport (SRV) | Stony River, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 122.80 miles (197.62 km) NNW | Ruby Airport (RBY) | Ruby, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 124.52 miles (200.39 km) SE | Skwentna Airport (SKW) | Skwentna, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 128.01 miles (206.01 km) SW | Sleetmute Airport (SLQ) | Sleetmute, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 128.04 miles (206.06 km) SW | Red Devil Airport (RDV) | Red Devil, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 138.47 miles (222.84 km) SSW | Sparrevohn LRRS Airport (SVW) | Sparrevohn, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 142.24 miles (228.91 km) NNW | Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) | Galena, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 143.59 miles (231.09 km) ESE | Talkeetna Airport (TKA) | Talkeetna, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,430.75 miles (16,786.62 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,427.30 miles (16,781.07 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,406.66 miles (16,747.85 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,400.29 miles (16,737.61 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,362.95 miles (16,677.51 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,258.17 miles (16,508.89 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,205.09 miles (16,423.46 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,143.95 miles (16,325.07 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,141.73 miles (16,321.49 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,140.56 miles (16,319.61 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,135.35 miles (16,311.23 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,121.26 miles (16,288.56 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,116.70 miles (16,281.21 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,116.08 miles (16,280.21 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,102.19 miles (16,257.87 km) SSE | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 110.34 miles (177.58 km) NNE | El Nido Airport (ENI) | El Nido, Palawan, Philippines | |
| 2 | 174.99 miles (281.61 km) ENE | Cuyo Airport (CYU) | Cuyo, Palawan, Philippines | |
| 3 | 187.89 miles (302.38 km) NNE | Francisco B. Reyes Airport (USU) | Coron, Palawan, Philippines | |
| 4 | 227.14 miles (365.54 km) ENE | Evelio Javier Airport (EUQ) | San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, Philippines | |
| 5 | 235.11 miles (378.37 km) SW | Kudat Airport (KUD) | Kudat, Sabah, Malaysia | |
| 6 | 238.37 miles (383.61 km) NE | San Jose Airport (SJI) | San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines | |
| 7 | 264.17 miles (425.13 km) NE | Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (MPH) | Malay, Aklan, Philippines | |
| 8 | 264.81 miles (426.17 km) ENE | Iloilo International Airport (Cabatuan Airport) (ILO) | Cabatuan / Santa Barbara, Iloilo, Philippines | |
| 9 | 269.77 miles (434.15 km) S | Sandakan Airport (SDK) | Sandakan, Malaysia | |
| 10 | 270.14 miles (434.74 km) NNE | Mamburao Airport (MBO) | Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines | |
| 11 | 279.70 miles (450.13 km) ENE | Kalibo International Airport (KLO) | Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines | |
| 12 | 286.98 miles (461.86 km) NE | Tugdan Airport (TBH) | Alcantara, Romblon, Philippines | |
| 13 | 295.14 miles (474.98 km) ESE | Ipil Airport (IPE) | Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines | |
| 14 | 297.84 miles (479.32 km) SSE | Jolo Airport (JOL) | Jolo, Sulu, Philippines | |
| 15 | 298.09 miles (479.73 km) ENE | Bacolod-Silay International Airport (BCD) | Bacolod City, Philippines | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,348.65 miles (19,873.17 km) SSE | José Coleto Airport (JPR) | Ji-Paraná, Rondônia, Brazil | |
| 2 | 12,305.92 miles (19,804.40 km) WSW | Aripuanã Airport (AIR) | Aripuanã, Mato Grosso, Brazil | |
| 3 | 12,245.55 miles (19,707.26 km) WSW | Juruena Airport (JRN) | Juruena, Mato Grosso, Brazil | |
| 4 | 12,241.88 miles (19,701.34 km) ESE | Porto Velho-Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira International Airport (Belmonte) (PVH) | Porto Velho, Brazil | |
| 5 | 12,229.00 miles (19,680.62 km) SW | Juína Airport (JIA) | Juina, Mato Grosso, Brazil | |
| 6 | 12,218.60 miles (19,663.88 km) SSW | Brigadeiro Camarão Airport (BVH) | Vilhena, Rondônia, Brazil | |
| 7 | 12,163.58 miles (19,575.34 km) WSW | Inácio Luís do Nascimento Airport (JUA) | Juara, Mato Grosso, Brazil | |
| 8 | 12,147.97 miles (19,550.22 km) ESE | Guayaramerín Airport (GYA) | Guayaramerín, Bolivia | |
| 9 | 12,139.75 miles (19,536.99 km) SE | Lábrea Airport (LBR) | Lábrea, Amazonas, Brazil | |
| 10 | 12,121.97 miles (19,508.37 km) SE | Magdalena Airport (MGD) | Magdalena, Bolivia | |
| 11 | 12,115.69 miles (19,498.27 km) SSE | Huacaraje Airport (BVK) | Huacaraje, Bolivia | |
| 12 | 12,093.97 miles (19,463.31 km) ESE | Riberalta Airport (RIB) | Riberalta, Bolivia | |
| 13 | 12,086.99 miles (19,452.08 km) W | Piloto Osvaldo Marques Dias Airport (AFL) | Alta Floresta, Brazil | |
| 14 | 12,039.82 miles (19,376.16 km) SE | Santa Ana del Yacuma Airport (SBL) | Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia | |
| 15 | 12,028.22 miles (19,357.49 km) SSE | Coari Airport (CIZ) | Coari, Amazonas, Brazil | |