Nonstop flight route between Pensacola, Florida, United States and Unalakleet, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(30°28'23"N by 87°11'12"W)
Arrival Airport:
(63°53'17"N by 160°47'56"W)
Distance from PNS to UNK:
3,853.89 miles (6,202.23 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Pensacola International Airport (PNS), Pensacola, Florida, United States and Unalakleet Airport (UNK), Unalakleet, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,854 miles (or 6,202 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 Unalakleet 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 Unalakleet 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: | UNK / PAUN |
| Airport Name: | Unalakleet Airport |
| Location: | Unalakleet, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 63°53'17"N by 160°47'56"W |
| Area Served: | Unalakleet, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 21 feet (6 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from UNK |
| More Information: | UNK Maps & Info |
Facts about Pensacola International Airport (PNS):
- 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.
- On May 8, 1978 National Airlines Flight 193 landed in Escambia Bay while approaching the east-west runway.
- 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 International Airport (PNS) has 2 runways.
- 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.
Facts about Unalakleet Airport (UNK):
- Unalakleet Airport (UNK) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Unalakleet Airport (UNK) is Shaktoolik Airport (SKK), which is located 36 miles (58 kilometers) NNW of UNK.
- Because of Unalakleet Airport's relatively low elevation of 21 feet, planes can take off or land at Unalakleet 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 Unalakleet Airport (UNK) is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which is located 10,369 miles (16,688 kilometers) away in Cape Town, South Africa.
| 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 | 35.73 miles (57.51 km) NNW | Shaktoolik Airport (SKK) | Shaktoolik, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 48.69 miles (78.35 km) SW | St. Michael Airport (SMK) | St. Michael, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 52.08 miles (83.82 km) WSW | Stebbins Airport (WBB) | Stebbins, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 66.87 miles (107.62 km) NW | Elim Airport (ELI) | Elim, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 68.84 miles (110.79 km) ENE | Kaltag Airport (KAL) | Kaltag, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 72.33 miles (116.40 km) SSE | Grayling Airport (KGX) | Grayling, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 73.39 miles (118.12 km) N | Koyuk Alfred Adams Airport (KKA) | Koyuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 80.60 miles (129.71 km) NW | Golovin Airport (GLV) | Golovin, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 87.85 miles (141.38 km) SSE | Anvik Airport (ANV) | Anvik, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 91.04 miles (146.51 km) SSE | Shageluk Airport (SHX) | Shageluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 91.32 miles (146.97 km) N | Haycock Airport (HAY) | Haycock, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 95.91 miles (154.35 km) NW | White Mountain Airport (WMO) | White Mountain, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 100.18 miles (161.22 km) NE | Nulato Airport (NUL) | Nulato, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 103.12 miles (165.95 km) SW | Kotlik Airport (KOT) | Kotlik, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 105.57 miles (169.90 km) N | Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) | Granite Mountain, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,369.44 miles (16,687.96 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,367.72 miles (16,685.18 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,352.62 miles (16,660.88 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,315.27 miles (16,600.78 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,273.08 miles (16,532.88 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,164.61 miles (16,358.31 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,139.30 miles (16,317.59 km) ESE | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM) | Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica | |
| 8 | 10,103.51 miles (16,259.98 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,071.64 miles (16,208.69 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,055.18 miles (16,182.20 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,052.16 miles (16,177.35 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,051.35 miles (16,176.04 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,045.65 miles (16,166.86 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,045.65 miles (16,166.86 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,044.32 miles (16,164.73 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |