Nonstop flight route between Aktau, Kazakhstan and Gallup, New Mexico, United States:
Departure Airport:
(43°51'35"N by 51°5'30"E)
Arrival Airport:
(35°30'39"N by 108°47'21"W)
Distance from SCO to GUP:
6,808.99 miles (10,957.99 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Aktau International Airport (SCO), Aktau, Kazakhstan and Gallup Municipal Airport (GUP), Gallup, New Mexico, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,809 miles (or 10,958 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 Aktau International Airport and Gallup Municipal 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 Aktau International Airport and Gallup Municipal Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SCO / UATE |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Aktau, Kazakhstan |
| GPS Coordinates: | 43°51'35"N by 51°5'30"E |
| Area Served: | Aktau |
| Operator/Owner: | JSC "Aktau International Airport" |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 72 feet (22 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SCO |
| More Information: | SCO Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GUP / KGUP |
| Airport Name: | Gallup Municipal Airport |
| Location: | Gallup, New Mexico, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 35°30'39"N by 108°47'21"W |
| Area Served: | Gallup, New Mexico |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Gallup |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 6472 feet (1,973 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GUP |
| More Information: | GUP Maps & Info |
Facts about Aktau International Airport (SCO):
- In November 1996 was established joint stock company "Aktau International Airport".
- In addition to being known as "Aktau International Airport", other names for SCO include "Ақтау халықаралық әуежайы" and "Международный аэропорт Актау".
- Aktau International Airport (SCO) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Aktau International Airport (SCO) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 10,962 miles (17,641 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Aktau International Airport (SCO) is Makhachkala International Airport "Uytash" (MCX), which is located 187 miles (301 kilometers) WSW of SCO.
- There are only a few international carriers, which are flying to Aktau.
- Because of Aktau International Airport's relatively low elevation of 72 feet, planes can take off or land at Aktau 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 Gallup Municipal Airport (GUP):
- Gallup Municipal Airport covers 359 acres at an elevation of 6,472 feet above mean sea level.
- The closest airport to Gallup Municipal Airport (GUP) is St. Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN), which is located 76 miles (123 kilometers) SSW of GUP.
- The furthest airport from Gallup Municipal Airport (GUP) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,248 miles (18,102 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- Because of Gallup Municipal Airport's high elevation of 6,472 feet, planes must typically fly at a faster airspeed in order to takeoff or land at GUP. Combined with a high temperature, this could make GUP a "Hot & High" airport, where the air density is lower than it would otherwise be at sea level.
- Gallup Municipal Airport (GUP) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 187.26 miles (301.36 km) WSW | Makhachkala International Airport "Uytash" (MCX) | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia |     |
| 2 | 225.14 miles (362.33 km) NW | Narimanovo Airport (ASF) | Astrakhan, Russia | |
| 3 | 228.13 miles (367.14 km) N | Atyrau International Airport (GUW) | Atyrau, Kazakhstan | |
| 4 | 240.43 miles (386.93 km) SSW | Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) | Baku, Azerbaijan | |
| 5 | 271.61 miles (437.11 km) W | Grozny Airport (GRV) | Grozny, Russia | |
| 6 | 275.01 miles (442.59 km) WSW | Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU) | Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | |
| 7 | 280.15 miles (450.86 km) SSE | Turkmenbashi International Airport (KRW) | Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan | |
| 8 | 306.43 miles (493.15 km) W | Magas Airport (IGT) | Magas, Republic of Ingushetia, Russia | |
| 9 | 325.58 miles (523.97 km) SW | Ganja International Airport (KVD) | Ganja, Azerbaijan | |
| 10 | 327.91 miles (527.71 km) W | Beslan Airport (OGZ) | Beslan / Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia–Alania, Russia | |
| 11 | 346.04 miles (556.89 km) WSW | Tbilisi Airport (TBS) | Tbilisi, Georgia | |
| 12 | 371.85 miles (598.44 km) SSW | Lankaran International Airport (LLK) | Lankaran, Azerbaijan | |
| 13 | 372.43 miles (599.37 km) WNW | Elista International Airport (ESL) | Elista, Kalmykia, Russia | |
| 14 | 373.05 miles (600.36 km) W | Nalchik Airport (NAL) | Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia | |
| 15 | 398.46 miles (641.26 km) W | Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) | Mineralnye Vody, Russia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,961.62 miles (17,640.98 km) SSE | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 10,853.71 miles (17,467.30 km) SW | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 3 | 10,747.68 miles (17,296.68 km) SSE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 10,645.46 miles (17,132.17 km) SSE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 10,608.68 miles (17,072.97 km) SSE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 10,522.61 miles (16,934.45 km) SSE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 10,480.24 miles (16,866.26 km) SE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 10,375.79 miles (16,698.17 km) SSE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 10,364.98 miles (16,680.78 km) SSE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,364.43 miles (16,679.89 km) SSE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,356.95 miles (16,667.85 km) SSE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,279.36 miles (16,542.98 km) SSE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,256.02 miles (16,505.43 km) SE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,247.12 miles (16,491.10 km) SE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,228.54 miles (16,461.20 km) SSE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 76.26 miles (122.72 km) SSW | St. Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) | St. Johns, Arizona, United States | |
| 2 | 90.54 miles (145.71 km) NNE | Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) | Farmington, New Mexico, United States | |
| 3 | 93.76 miles (150.89 km) WNW | Polacca Airport (PXL) | Polacca, Arizona, United States | |
| 4 | 104.76 miles (168.60 km) SW | Taylor Airport (TYZ) | Taylor, Arizona, United States | |
| 5 | 110.25 miles (177.44 km) SW | Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) | Show Low, Arizona, United States | |
| 6 | 114.16 miles (183.73 km) WSW | Winslow-Lindbergh Regional AirportWinslow Municipal Airport (INW) | Winslow, Arizona, United States | |
| 7 | 115.69 miles (186.19 km) NW | Kayenta Airport (MVM) | Kayenta, Arizona, United States | |
| 8 | 124.14 miles (199.78 km) N | Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) | Cortez, Colorado, United States | |
| 9 | 127.14 miles (204.61 km) ESE | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| 10 | 127.15 miles (204.62 km) NNE | Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) | Durango, Colorado, United States | |
| 11 | 127.62 miles (205.39 km) NNE | Animas Air Park (AMK) | Durango, Colorado, United States | |
| 12 | 135.75 miles (218.47 km) SSW | Whiteriver Airport (WTR) | Whiteriver, Arizona, United States | |
| 13 | 143.72 miles (231.30 km) E | Los Alamos Airport (LAM) | Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States | |
| 14 | 148.27 miles (238.61 km) NNW | Blanding Municipal Airport (BDG) | Blanding, Utah, United States | |
| 15 | 151.93 miles (244.50 km) E | Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,248.14 miles (18,102.09 km) SSE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 11,110.45 miles (17,880.49 km) SE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 11,068.92 miles (17,813.65 km) SE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 11,049.98 miles (17,783.18 km) SE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,824.85 miles (17,420.87 km) ESE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,738.74 miles (17,282.29 km) ESE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,694.29 miles (17,210.74 km) ESE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,687.65 miles (17,200.06 km) ESE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,640.54 miles (17,124.24 km) SE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,607.88 miles (17,071.68 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,585.14 miles (17,035.09 km) ESE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,544.69 miles (16,969.99 km) ESE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,522.01 miles (16,933.49 km) ESE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,518.84 miles (16,928.39 km) SE | Antsirabato Airport (ANM) | Antalaha, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,518.48 miles (16,927.81 km) ESE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |