Nonstop flight route between West Palm Beach, Florida, United States and Shageluk, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(26°40'59"N by 80°5'44"W)
Arrival Airport:
(62°41'31"N by 159°34'9"W)
Distance from PBI to SHX:
4,263.92 miles (6,862.10 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), West Palm Beach, Florida, United States and Shageluk Airport (SHX), Shageluk, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,264 miles (or 6,862 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 Palm Beach International Airport and Shageluk 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 Palm Beach International Airport and Shageluk Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PBI / KPBI |
| Airport Name: | Palm Beach International Airport |
| Location: | West Palm Beach, Florida, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 26°40'59"N by 80°5'44"W |
| Area Served: | West Palm Beach, Florida |
| Operator/Owner: | Palm Beach County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 19 feet (6 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PBI |
| More Information: | PBI Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SHX / PAHX |
| Airport Name: | Shageluk Airport |
| Location: | Shageluk, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 62°41'31"N by 159°34'9"W |
| Area Served: | Shageluk, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 79 feet (24 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SHX |
| More Information: | SHX Maps & Info |
Facts about Palm Beach International Airport (PBI):
- Because of Palm Beach International Airport's relatively low elevation of 19 feet, planes can take off or land at Palm Beach 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 airport was again used by the U.S.
- In conjunction with the slated construction of a new ATC tower at PBIA, the FAA intended to transfer all of PBIA's air traffic controllers whose assigned sector is between 5 and 40 miles from the airport to a remote facility at Miami International Airport.
- Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) has 3 runways.
- The closest airport to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA), which is located only 6 miles (10 kilometers) S of PBI.
- In October 1966 an eight-gate Main Terminal opened on the northeast side of the airport.
- Palm Beach International Airport handled 5,609,168 passengers last year.
- In 2003 the terminal was voted among the finest in the nation by readers of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine.
- The furthest airport from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is Shark Bay Airport (MJK), which is located 11,588 miles (18,650 kilometers) away in Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia.
Facts about Shageluk Airport (SHX):
- Shageluk Airport (SHX) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Shageluk Airport (SHX) is Anvik Airport (ANV), which is located only 20 miles (32 kilometers) W of SHX.
- Because of Shageluk Airport's relatively low elevation of 79 feet, planes can take off or land at Shageluk 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 furthest airport from Shageluk Airport (SHX) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,453 miles (16,822 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 6.25 miles (10.06 km) S | Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) | West Palm Beach, Florida, United States |     |
| 2 | 21.05 miles (33.88 km) S | Boca Raton Airport (BCT) | Boca Raton, Florida, United States | |
| 3 | 30.13 miles (48.49 km) S | Pompano Beach Airpark (PPM) | Pompano Beach, Florida, United States | |
| 4 | 33.89 miles (54.54 km) S | Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |
| 5 | 35.31 miles (56.82 km) NNW | Witham Field (SUA) | Stuart, Florida, United States | |
| 6 | 37.55 miles (60.44 km) W | Palm Beach County Glades Airport (PHK) | Pahokee, Florida, United States | |
| 7 | 42.33 miles (68.13 km) S | Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| 8 | 47.97 miles (77.20 km) S | North Perry Airport (HWO) | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| 9 | 54.77 miles (88.14 km) SSW | Opa-locka Executive Airport (OPF) | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| 10 | 58.56 miles (94.24 km) NNW | St. Lucie County International Airport (FPR) | Fort Pierce, Florida, United States | |
| 11 | 61.54 miles (99.03 km) NW | Okeechobee County Airport (OBE) | Okeechobee, Florida, United States | |
| 12 | 62.65 miles (100.83 km) S | Miami International Airport (MIA) | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| 13 | 62.68 miles (100.88 km) S | Miami Seaplane Base (MPB) | Watson Island, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States | |
| 14 | 69.18 miles (111.33 km) E | West End Airport (WTD) | Grand Bahama, Bahamas | |
| 15 | 70.05 miles (112.74 km) NNW | Vero Beach Municipal Airport (VRB) | Vero Beach, Florida, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,588.49 miles (18,649.82 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,571.67 miles (18,622.75 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,552.27 miles (18,591.52 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,520.49 miles (18,540.38 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,494.00 miles (18,497.75 km) WSW | RAAF Learmonth (LEA) | Exmouth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,484.26 miles (18,482.08 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,473.32 miles (18,464.48 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,438.59 miles (18,408.58 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,427.11 miles (18,390.10 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,415.64 miles (18,371.65 km) SSE | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,406.15 miles (18,356.38 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,404.49 miles (18,353.69 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,402.93 miles (18,351.20 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,394.09 miles (18,336.97 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,387.66 miles (18,326.62 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 19.96 miles (32.12 km) W | Anvik Airport (ANV) | Anvik, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 20.99 miles (33.78 km) NW | Grayling Airport (KGX) | Grayling, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 35.43 miles (57.02 km) S | Holy Cross Airport (HCR) | Holy Cross, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 73.27 miles (117.92 km) SE | Crooked Creek Airport (CKD) | Crooked Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 76.74 miles (123.49 km) S | Aniak Airport (ANI) | Aniak, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 77.75 miles (125.12 km) S | Chuathbaluk Airport (CHU) | Chuathbaluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 83.67 miles (134.65 km) SSW | Kalskag Airport (KLG) | Kalskag, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 84.79 miles (136.45 km) SW | Russian Mission Airport (RSH) | Russian Mission, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 91.04 miles (146.51 km) NNW | Unalakleet Airport (UNK) | Unalakleet, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 94.87 miles (152.67 km) SE | Red Devil Airport (RDV) | Red Devil, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 96.70 miles (155.62 km) NW | St. Michael Airport (SMK) | St. Michael, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 97.50 miles (156.92 km) SW | Marshall Don Hunter Sr. Airport (MLL) | Marshall, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 102.00 miles (164.16 km) NW | Stebbins Airport (WBB) | Stebbins, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 103.40 miles (166.40 km) SE | Sleetmute Airport (SLQ) | Sleetmute, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 113.58 miles (182.79 km) ENE | Takotna Airport (TCT) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,453.00 miles (16,822.44 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,450.64 miles (16,818.64 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,440.54 miles (16,802.38 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,403.97 miles (16,743.53 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,362.26 miles (16,676.40 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,254.10 miles (16,502.33 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,193.63 miles (16,405.02 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,151.19 miles (16,336.72 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,143.81 miles (16,324.85 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,141.24 miles (16,320.70 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,140.72 miles (16,319.86 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,133.54 miles (16,308.31 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,127.21 miles (16,298.12 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,127.21 miles (16,298.12 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,118.66 miles (16,284.36 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |