Nonstop flight route between Pellston, Michigan, United States and Kasane, Botswana:
Departure Airport:
(45°34'14"N by 84°47'48"W)
Arrival Airport:
(17°49'46"S by 25°9'47"E)
Distance from PLN to BBK:
8,049.11 miles (12,953.75 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN), Pellston, Michigan, United States and Kasane Airport (BBK), Kasane, Botswana would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,049 miles (or 12,954 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 Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County and Kasane 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 Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County and Kasane Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PLN / KPLN |
| Airport Name: | Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County |
| Location: | Pellston, Michigan, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 45°34'14"N by 84°47'48"W |
| Area Served: | Pellston, Michigan |
| Operator/Owner: | Emmet County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 720 feet (219 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PLN |
| More Information: | PLN Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BBK / FBKE |
| Airport Name: | Kasane Airport |
| Location: | Kasane, Botswana |
| GPS Coordinates: | 17°49'46"S by 25°9'47"E |
| Area Served: | Kasane |
| Operator/Owner: | Botswana Department of Civil Aviation |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 3290 feet (1,003 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BBK |
| More Information: | BBK Maps & Info |
Facts about Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN):
- The furthest airport from Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,115 miles (17,888 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Because of Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County's relatively low elevation of 720 feet, planes can take off or land at Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County 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 May 2013 Lakeshore Express Aviation announced regular flights from Pellston to Oakland County International Airport on 30-seat Saab 340B aircraft beginning in June.
- The closest airport to Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN) is Mackinac Island Airport (MCD), which is located 22 miles (35 kilometers) NNE of PLN.
- Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN) has 2 runways.
Facts about Kasane Airport (BBK):
- The furthest airport from Kasane Airport (BBK) is Hilo International Airport (ITO), which is nearly antipodal to Kasane Airport (meaning Kasane Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Hilo International Airport), and is located 12,305 miles (19,804 kilometers) away in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
- The closest airport to Kasane Airport (BBK) is Livingstone Airport (LVI), which is located 43 miles (70 kilometers) E of BBK.
- Kasane Airport (BBK) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 21.73 miles (34.97 km) NNE | Mackinac Island Airport (MCD) | Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States |     |
| 2 | 38.80 miles (62.45 km) S | Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR) | Gaylord, Michigan, United States | |
| 3 | 44.72 miles (71.96 km) SSW | Antrim County Airport (ACB) | Bellaire, Michigan, United States | |
| 4 | 49.50 miles (79.66 km) NNE | Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) | Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, United States | |
| 5 | 49.50 miles (79.66 km) NNE | Kincheloe Air Force Base (INR) | Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States | |
| 6 | 59.08 miles (95.09 km) ENE | Drummond Island Airport (DRE) | Drummond Island, Michigan, United States | |
| 7 | 64.65 miles (104.04 km) NNE | Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada | |
| 8 | 68.90 miles (110.88 km) SW | Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) | Traverse City, Michigan, United States | |
| 9 | 69.04 miles (111.11 km) ESE | Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) | Alpena, Michigan, United States | |
| 10 | 83.90 miles (135.03 km) S | Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) | Houghton Lake, Michigan, United States | |
| 11 | 94.55 miles (152.16 km) SSW | Wexford County Airport (CAD) | Cadillac, Michigan, United States | |
| 12 | 103.31 miles (166.25 km) SE | Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport (OSC) | Oscoda, Michigan, United States | |
| 13 | 109.63 miles (176.44 km) ENE | Gore Bay-Manitoulin Airport (YZE) | Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada | |
| 14 | 111.44 miles (179.34 km) W | Delta County Airport (ESC) | Escanaba, Michigan, United States | |
| 15 | 111.69 miles (179.74 km) S | Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (GDW) | Gladwin, Michigan, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,114.84 miles (17,887.56 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,090.79 miles (17,848.86 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,086.59 miles (17,842.09 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,064.51 miles (17,806.56 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,044.20 miles (17,773.87 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,002.80 miles (17,707.24 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,995.67 miles (17,695.77 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,993.55 miles (17,692.35 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,982.23 miles (17,674.14 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,933.83 miles (17,596.25 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,865.37 miles (17,486.08 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,838.19 miles (17,442.33 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,819.83 miles (17,412.79 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,817.83 miles (17,409.56 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,810.67 miles (17,398.04 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 43.40 miles (69.84 km) E | Livingstone Airport (LVI) | Livingstone, Zambia | |
| 2 | 48.08 miles (77.38 km) ESE | Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | |
| 3 | 66.32 miles (106.74 km) WNW | Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) | Katima Mulilo, Namibia | |
| 4 | 133.89 miles (215.47 km) ESE | Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) | Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe | |
| 5 | 138.48 miles (222.87 km) NNE | Ngoma Airport (ZGM) | Ngoma, Zambia | |
| 6 | 186.37 miles (299.94 km) SW | Maun Airport (MUB) | Maun, Botswana | |
| 7 | 210.84 miles (339.32 km) N | Kaoma Airport (KMZ) | Kaoma, Zambia | |
| 8 | 221.85 miles (357.04 km) NW | Mongu Airport (MNR) | Mongu, Western Province, Zambia | |
| 9 | 261.83 miles (421.37 km) ENE | Kariba Airport (KAB) | Kariba, Zimbabwe | |
| 10 | 264.39 miles (425.49 km) NW | Kalabo Airport (KLB) | Kalabo, Zambia | |
| 11 | 270.37 miles (435.11 km) NNW | Lukulu Airport (LXU) | Lukulu, Zambia | |
| 12 | 271.71 miles (437.27 km) SE | Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | |
| 13 | 274.92 miles (442.45 km) SSE | Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base (FRW) | Francistown, Botswana | |
| 14 | 277.95 miles (447.31 km) NE | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) | Lusaka, Zambia | |
| 15 | 289.26 miles (465.52 km) W | Dirico Airport (DRC) | Dirico, Angola | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,305.44 miles (19,803.64 km) N | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 12,286.45 miles (19,773.08 km) NNE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 12,283.01 miles (19,767.54 km) NNE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 12,277.22 miles (19,758.22 km) NNE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 12,255.74 miles (19,723.65 km) NNE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 12,217.97 miles (19,662.87 km) NNE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 12,200.69 miles (19,635.05 km) NNE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 12,190.40 miles (19,618.49 km) NNE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 12,189.45 miles (19,616.96 km) NNE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 12,164.89 miles (19,577.44 km) NNE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 12,164.10 miles (19,576.17 km) NNE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 12,123.05 miles (19,510.10 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 12,123.05 miles (19,510.10 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 12,117.39 miles (19,501.00 km) NE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 12,109.41 miles (19,488.16 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |