Nonstop flight route between Presque Isle, Maine, United States and Talkeetna, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(46°41'20"N by 68°2'40"W)
Arrival Airport:
(62°19'14"N by 150°5'36"W)
Distance from PQI to TKA:
3,212.34 miles (5,169.74 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle (PQI), Presque Isle, Maine, United States and Talkeetna Airport (TKA), Talkeetna, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,212 miles (or 5,170 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 Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle and Talkeetna 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 Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle and Talkeetna Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PQI / KPQI |
| Airport Name: | Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle |
| Location: | Presque Isle, Maine, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 46°41'20"N by 68°2'40"W |
| Area Served: | Presque Isle, Maine |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Presque Isle |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 534 feet (163 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PQI |
| More Information: | PQI Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TKA / PATK |
| Airport Name: | Talkeetna Airport |
| Location: | Talkeetna, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 62°19'14"N by 150°5'36"W |
| Area Served: | Talkeetna, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 358 feet (109 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TKA |
| More Information: | TKA Maps & Info |
Facts about Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle (PQI):
- The furthest airport from Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle (PQI) is Albany Airport (ALH), which is located 11,570 miles (18,620 kilometers) away in Albany, Western Australia, Australia.
- Because of Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle's relatively low elevation of 534 feet, planes can take off or land at Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle 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 closest airport to Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle (PQI) is Caribou Municipal Airport (CAR), which is located only 13 miles (20 kilometers) N of PQI.
- During World War II, the federal government appropriated the airport, establishing an air base for planes bound to and from Great Britain.
- Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle (PQI) has 2 runways.
- Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle covers an area of 1,489 acres at an elevation of 534 feet above mean sea level.
Facts about Talkeetna Airport (TKA):
- The closest airport to Talkeetna Airport (TKA) is Willow Airport (WOW), which is located 39 miles (63 kilometers) S of TKA.
- The furthest airport from Talkeetna Airport (TKA) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,470 miles (16,850 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- Air services operating from the airport include Sheldon Air Service, Talkeetna Aero Services, K2 Aviation, Talkeetna Air Taxi.
- Talkeetna Airport (TKA) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Talkeetna Airport's relatively low elevation of 358 feet, planes can take off or land at Talkeetna 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12.68 miles (20.41 km) N | Caribou Municipal Airport (CAR) | Caribou, Maine, United States |     |
| 2 | 19.59 miles (31.52 km) NNE | Loring International Airport (LIZ) | Limestone, Maine, United States | |
| 3 | 33.82 miles (54.43 km) NNE | Saint-Léonard Aerodrome (YSL) | Saint-Léonard, New Brunswick, Canada | |
| 4 | 40.91 miles (65.83 km) SSE | Houlton International Airport (HUL) | Houlton, Maine, United States | |
| 5 | 43.12 miles (69.39 km) NNW | Northern Aroostook Regional Airport (WFK) | Frenchville, Maine, United States | |
| 6 | 78.20 miles (125.84 km) SSW | Millinocket Municipal Airport (MLT) | Millinocket, Maine, United States | |
| 7 | 91.61 miles (147.43 km) SE | Fredericton International Airport (YFC) | Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada | |
| 8 | 96.73 miles (155.68 km) SE | 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown, (YCX) | Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada | |
| 9 | 103.64 miles (166.79 km) NW | Rivière-du-Loup Airport (YRI) | Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada | |
| 10 | 105.39 miles (169.61 km) SSE | Princeton Municipal Airport (PNN) | Princeton, Maine, United States | |
| 11 | 120.11 miles (193.30 km) WNW | Charlevoix Airport (YML) | Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada | |
| 12 | 120.56 miles (194.02 km) NE | Charlo Airport (YCL) | Charlo, New Brunswick, Canada | |
| 13 | 123.74 miles (199.15 km) SSW | Old Town Municipal Airport (OLD) | Old Town, Maine, United States | |
| 14 | 124.23 miles (199.92 km) E | Miramichi Airport (YCH) | Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada | |
| 15 | 125.38 miles (201.78 km) N | Rimouski Airport (YXK) | Rimouski, Quebec, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,570.09 miles (18,620.21 km) SSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,551.02 miles (18,589.53 km) SSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,540.01 miles (18,571.80 km) SSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,520.50 miles (18,540.40 km) SSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,496.56 miles (18,501.88 km) SSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,490.90 miles (18,492.77 km) SSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,407.42 miles (18,358.42 km) SSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,404.73 miles (18,354.09 km) SSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,400.14 miles (18,346.70 km) SSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,395.82 miles (18,339.75 km) SSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,292.57 miles (18,173.58 km) S | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,249.28 miles (18,103.91 km) SSW | Kambalda Airport (KDB) | Kambalda, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,226.80 miles (18,067.74 km) SSW | Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport (KGI) | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,218.84 miles (18,054.93 km) SSW | Windarling Airport (WRN) | Windarling, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,208.82 miles (18,038.81 km) SSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 39.16 miles (63.02 km) S | Willow Airport (WOW) | Willow, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 43.11 miles (69.38 km) SW | Skwentna Airport (SKW) | Skwentna, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 54.77 miles (88.14 km) SSE | Wasilla Airport (WWA) | Wasilla, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 54.96 miles (88.45 km) S | Big Lake Airport (BGQ) | Big Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 59.82 miles (96.27 km) SSE | Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) | Palmer, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 74.47 miles (119.84 km) S | Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 74.50 miles (119.89 km) SSE | Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) | Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 76.21 miles (122.64 km) NNE | Summit Airport (UMM) | Summit, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 76.92 miles (123.78 km) S | Merrill Field (MRI) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 79.27 miles (127.57 km) S | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 85.17 miles (137.07 km) SSW | Beluga Airport (BVU) | Beluga, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 92.50 miles (148.87 km) SSW | Tyonek Airport (TYE) | Tyonek, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 104.36 miles (167.95 km) NNE | McKinley National Park Airport (MCL) | McKinley Park, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 124.55 miles (200.44 km) NW | Telida Airport (TLF) | Telida, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 126.56 miles (203.68 km) SSW | Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) | Kenai, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,469.97 miles (16,849.75 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,452.99 miles (16,822.42 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,444.80 miles (16,809.23 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,416.45 miles (16,763.61 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,411.28 miles (16,755.28 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,309.80 miles (16,591.98 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,262.96 miles (16,516.59 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,195.41 miles (16,407.88 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,190.95 miles (16,400.71 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,186.70 miles (16,393.86 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,185.69 miles (16,392.24 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,179.14 miles (16,381.70 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,176.53 miles (16,377.50 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,164.02 miles (16,357.36 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,153.72 miles (16,340.79 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |