Nonstop flight route between Pensacola, Florida, United States and Khashm El Girba, Sudan:
Departure Airport:
(30°28'23"N by 87°11'12"W)
Arrival Airport:
(14°55'30"N by 35°52'40"E)
Distance from PNS to GBU:
7,523.53 miles (12,107.92 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Pensacola International Airport (PNS), Pensacola, Florida, United States and Khashm El Girba Airport (GBU), Khashm El Girba, Sudan would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,524 miles (or 12,108 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 Pensacola International Airport and Khashm El Girba 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 Pensacola International Airport and Khashm El Girba Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PNS / KPNS |
| Airport Name: | Pensacola International Airport |
| Location: | Pensacola, Florida, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 30°28'23"N by 87°11'12"W |
| Area Served: | Pensacola, Florida |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Pensacola |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 121 feet (37 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PNS |
| More Information: | PNS Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GBU / HSKG |
| Airport Name: | Khashm El Girba Airport |
| Location: | Khashm El Girba, Sudan |
| GPS Coordinates: | 14°55'30"N by 35°52'40"E |
| Area Served: | Khasm El Girba |
| View all routes: | Routes from GBU |
| More Information: | GBU Maps & Info |
Facts about Pensacola International Airport (PNS):
- The closest airport to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is NOLF Saufley Field (NUN), which is located only 9 miles (15 kilometers) W of PNS.
- Because of Pensacola International Airport's relatively low elevation of 121 feet, planes can take off or land at Pensacola 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.
- In 1978, after deregulation of the airline industry, several airlines tried Pensacola, including Continental and Delta.
- UPS Airlines is the only cargo carrier at the airport currently.
- The furthest airport from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK), which is located 11,148 miles (17,940 kilometers) away in Cocos Islands, Australia.
- Pensacola mayor Ashton Hawyard announced on November 9, 2011 that, despite not serving any international destinations, the airport would change its name from Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport to Pensacola International Airport effective immediately.
- Pensacola has one passenger terminal with 12 gates, built in the early 1990s.
- Pensacola International Airport (PNS) has 2 runways.
Facts about Khashm El Girba Airport (GBU):
- The furthest airport from Khashm El Girba Airport (GBU) is Makemo Airport (MKP), which is nearly antipodal to Khashm El Girba Airport (meaning Khashm El Girba Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Makemo Airport), and is located 12,318 miles (19,823 kilometers) away in Makemo, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Khashm El Girba Airport (GBU) is Kassala Airport (KSL), which is located 44 miles (71 kilometers) NE of GBU.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 9.02 miles (14.51 km) W | NOLF Saufley Field (NUN) | Pensacola, Florida, United States |     |
| 2 | 10.86 miles (17.48 km) SW | Naval Air Station PensacolaForrest Sherman Field (NPA) | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
| 3 | 19.91 miles (32.04 km) NNE | NAS Whiting Field - North (NSE) | Milton, Florida, United States | |
| 4 | 27.35 miles (44.02 km) WSW | NOLF Barin (NHX) | Foley, Alabama, United States | |
| 5 | 31.57 miles (50.81 km) WSW | Jack Edwards Airport (GUF) | Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States | |
| 6 | 39.39 miles (63.39 km) E | Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) | Valaparaiso (near Fort Walton Beach), Florida, United States | |
| 7 | 41.35 miles (66.54 km) ENE | Duke FieldEglin Air Force Auxiliary Field #3 (EGI) | Crestview, Florida, United States | |
| 8 | 42.91 miles (69.06 km) E | Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (DSI) | Destin, Florida, United States | |
| 9 | 44.80 miles (72.09 km) ENE | Bob Sikes Airport (CEW) | Crestview, Florida, United States | |
| 10 | 53.50 miles (86.11 km) WNW | Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM) | Mobile, Alabama, United States | |
| 11 | 64.60 miles (103.97 km) WNW | Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) | Mobile, Alabama, United States | |
| 12 | 68.73 miles (110.61 km) N | Monroe County Airport (MVC) | Monroeville, Alabama, United States | |
| 13 | 79.95 miles (128.67 km) W | Trent Lott International Airport (PGL) | Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States | |
| 14 | 83.27 miles (134.01 km) E | Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) | Panama City, Florida, United States | |
| 15 | 91.47 miles (147.21 km) E | Panama City–Bay County International Airport (PFN) | Panama City, Florida, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,147.58 miles (17,940.25 km) SSW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,135.40 miles (17,920.65 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,129.65 miles (17,911.39 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,118.90 miles (17,894.08 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,114.84 miles (17,887.56 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,113.27 miles (17,885.03 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,105.63 miles (17,872.74 km) WSW | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,098.75 miles (17,861.67 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,092.53 miles (17,851.66 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,083.89 miles (17,837.75 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,072.71 miles (17,819.75 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,067.37 miles (17,811.16 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,066.44 miles (17,809.66 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,053.74 miles (17,789.22 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,045.47 miles (17,775.91 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 43.85 miles (70.57 km) NE | Kassala Airport (KSL) | Kassala, Sudan | |
| 2 | 101.16 miles (162.80 km) SE | Humera Airport (HUE) | Humera, Ethiopia | |
| 3 | 174.00 miles (280.03 km) SSW | Galegu Airport (DNX) | Dinder, Sudan | |
| 4 | 196.27 miles (315.87 km) SSE | Gondar Atse Tewodros Airport (GDQ) | Gondar, Ethiopia | |
| 5 | 201.33 miles (324.02 km) ESE | Axum Emperor Yohannes IV Airport (AXU) | Axum, Ethiopia | |
| 6 | 203.87 miles (328.10 km) E | Asmara International Airport (ASM) | Asmara, Eritrea | |
| 7 | 226.33 miles (364.24 km) WNW | Khartoum International Airport (KRT) | Khartoum, Sudan | |
| 8 | 227.15 miles (365.56 km) NNW | Atbara Airport (ATB) | Atbara, Sudan | |
| 9 | 238.41 miles (383.69 km) ENE | Massawa International Airport (MSW) | Massawa, Eritrea | |
| 10 | 254.21 miles (409.12 km) SE | Debre Tabor Airport (DBT) | Debre Tabor, Ethiopia | |
| 11 | 264.74 miles (426.06 km) ESE | Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) | Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia | |
| 12 | 292.11 miles (470.10 km) SE | Lalibela Airport (LLI) | Lalibela, Ethiopia | |
| 13 | 324.11 miles (521.61 km) NNE | Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) | Port Sudan, Sudan | |
| 14 | 348.46 miles (560.80 km) SE | Mekane Selam Airport (MKS) | Mekane Selam, Ethiopia | |
| 15 | 350.03 miles (563.32 km) SSW | Asosa Airport (ASO) | Asosa, Ethiopia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,317.77 miles (19,823.48 km) SSW | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 12,308.22 miles (19,808.12 km) SE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 12,302.61 miles (19,799.08 km) SW | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 12,302.26 miles (19,798.52 km) ESE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 12,290.03 miles (19,778.84 km) ESE | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 12,277.60 miles (19,758.83 km) ESE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 12,268.66 miles (19,744.45 km) E | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 12,245.59 miles (19,707.32 km) SSE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 12,212.59 miles (19,654.21 km) WSW | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 12,134.11 miles (19,527.91 km) SW | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 12,130.36 miles (19,521.87 km) E | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 12,029.83 miles (19,360.08 km) ESE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 12,022.80 miles (19,348.78 km) ESE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,972.59 miles (19,267.97 km) SW | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,962.26 miles (19,251.34 km) ESE | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |