Nonstop flight route between Aktau, Kazakhstan and Twentynine Palms, California, United States:
Departure Airport:
(43°51'35"N by 51°5'30"E)
Arrival Airport:
(34°7'54"N by 115°56'44"W)
Distance from SCO to TNP:
6,986.64 miles (11,243.88 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Aktau International Airport (SCO), Aktau, Kazakhstan and Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP), Twentynine Palms, California, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,987 miles (or 11,244 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 Twentynine Palms 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 Twentynine Palms 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: | TNP / KTNP |
| Airport Name: | Twentynine Palms Airport |
| Location: | Twentynine Palms, California, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 34°7'54"N by 115°56'44"W |
| Area Served: | Twentynine Palms, California |
| Operator/Owner: | County of San Bernardino |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1888 feet (575 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TNP |
| More Information: | TNP Maps & Info |
Facts about Aktau International Airport (SCO):
- In addition to being known as "Aktau International Airport", other names for SCO include "Ақтау халықаралық әуежайы" and "Международный аэропорт Актау".
- In November 1996 was established joint stock company "Aktau International Airport".
- 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.
- 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.
- The new terminal was completed in 2009.
- Aktau International Airport (SCO) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP):
- Activated on 1 January 1942 by the United States Army Air Forces.
- The furthest airport from Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,443 miles (18,415 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) is Bermuda Dunes Airport (UDD), which is located 33 miles (52 kilometers) SW of TNP.
| 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 | 32.51 miles (52.32 km) SW | Bermuda Dunes Airport (UDD) | Palm Springs, California, United States | |
| 2 | 36.99 miles (59.52 km) SSW | Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) | Palm Springs, California, United States | |
| 3 | 38.31 miles (61.66 km) WSW | Palm Springs International AirportPalm Springs Army Airfield (PSP) | Palm Springs, California, United States | |
| 4 | 53.79 miles (86.56 km) WSW | Banning Municipal Airport (BNG) | Banning, California, United States | |
| 5 | 61.53 miles (99.03 km) S | Salton Sea Airport (SAS) | Salton City, California, United States | |
| 6 | 64.05 miles (103.07 km) SSW | Borrego Valley Airport (BXS) | Borrego Springs, California, United States | |
| 7 | 67.56 miles (108.73 km) WSW | Hemet-Ryan AirportRyan Field (HMT) | Hemet, California, United States | |
| 8 | 69.14 miles (111.28 km) NW | Barstow-Daggett Airport (DAG) | Daggett, California, United States | |
| 9 | 73.79 miles (118.75 km) W | Norton Air Force Base (SBD) | San Bernardino, California, United States | |
| 10 | 73.79 miles (118.75 km) W | San Bernardino International Airport (SBT) | San Bernardino, California, United States | |
| 11 | 77.11 miles (124.09 km) WNW | Apple Valley Airport (APV) | Apple Valley, California, United States | |
| 12 | 77.21 miles (124.26 km) WSW | March Air Reserve Base (RIV) | Riverside, California, United States | |
| 13 | 79.21 miles (127.48 km) ESE | Blythe Airport (BLH) | Blythe, California, United States | |
| 14 | 82.45 miles (132.70 km) SSE | Brawley Municipal Airport (BWC) | Brawley, California, United States | |
| 15 | 84.39 miles (135.81 km) W | Flabob Airport (RIR) | Riverside/Rubidoux, California, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,442.73 miles (18,415.24 km) S | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 11,413.11 miles (18,367.57 km) SSE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 11,407.42 miles (18,358.41 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 11,383.96 miles (18,320.66 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 11,235.16 miles (18,081.18 km) ESE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 11,128.28 miles (17,909.19 km) SE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 11,107.21 miles (17,875.27 km) ESE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 11,083.46 miles (17,837.06 km) SE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 11,007.60 miles (17,714.98 km) SE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,966.68 miles (17,649.12 km) SE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,966.38 miles (17,648.63 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,948.99 miles (17,620.65 km) ESE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,927.20 miles (17,585.59 km) ESE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,917.19 miles (17,569.47 km) ESE | Morombe Airport (MXM) | Morombe, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,915.78 miles (17,567.20 km) SE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |