Nonstop flight route between San Antonio, Texas, United States and Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia:
Departure Airport:
(29°23'3"N by 98°34'51"W)
Arrival Airport:
(43°30'47"N by 43°38'17"E)
Distance from SKF to NAL:
6,860.99 miles (11,041.66 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Lackland Air Force Base Joint Base San Antonio (SKF), San Antonio, Texas, United States and Nalchik Airport (NAL), Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,861 miles (or 11,042 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 Lackland Air Force Base Joint Base San Antonio and Nalchik 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 Lackland Air Force Base Joint Base San Antonio and Nalchik Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SKF / KSKF |
| Airport Name: | Lackland Air Force Base Joint Base San Antonio |
| Location: | San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 29°23'3"N by 98°34'51"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from SKF |
| More Information: | SKF Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | NAL / URMN |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 43°30'47"N by 43°38'17"E |
| Area Served: | Nalchik |
| Operator/Owner: | FSUE "Elbrus-Avia" |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1460 feet (445 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from NAL |
| More Information: | NAL Maps & Info |
Facts about Lackland Air Force Base Joint Base San Antonio (SKF):
- Lackland is best known for its role in being the sole location for U.S.
- The closest airport to Lackland Air Force Base Joint Base San Antonio (SKF) is Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF), which is located only 7 miles (12 kilometers) ESE of SKF.
- Today the Lackland ADC site has been taken over by the FAA and remains in operation.
- The Vietnam War buildup necessitated a "split-phase" training from August 1965 to April 1966.
- The furthest airport from Lackland Air Force Base Joint Base San Antonio (SKF) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,124 miles (17,902 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- During the 1960s, more permanent facilities were constructed, including four 1,000-person steel and brick Recruit Housing and Training dormitories built between 1966 and 1970 for basic military training by the Lackland Military Training Center.
- In 1965 AN/FPS-20A was upgraded to an AN/FPS-91A radar, then in 1969 it was modified to an AN/FPS-66A.
- On 1 February 1953 the 741st Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron was activated at Lackland 29°23′16.4″N 98°37′59.9″W / 29.387889°N 98.633306°W / 29.387889.
Facts about Nalchik Airport (NAL):
- Nalchik Airport (NAL) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Nalchik Airport (NAL) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,023 miles (17,739 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Nalchik Airport (NAL) is Beslan Airport (OGZ), which is located 53 miles (85 kilometers) ESE of NAL.
- In addition to being known as "Nalchik Airport", another name for NAL is "Аэропорт Нальчик".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.38 miles (11.88 km) ESE | Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF) | San Antonio, Texas, United States |     |
| 2 | 11.84 miles (19.05 km) NNE | San Antonio International Airport (SAT) | San Antonio, Texas, United States | |
| 3 | 20.77 miles (33.42 km) ENE | Randolph Air Force Base Joint Base San Antonio (RND) | Universal City, Texas, United States | |
| 4 | 35.95 miles (57.86 km) W | South Texas Regional Airport at Hondo (HDO) | Hondo, Texas, United States | |
| 5 | 50.92 miles (81.95 km) NW | Kerrville Municipal Airport (ERV) | Kerrville, Texas, United States | |
| 6 | 71.06 miles (114.35 km) W | Garner Field (UVA) | Uvalde, Texas, United States | |
| 7 | 74.78 miles (120.34 km) SSW | Cotulla–La Salle County Airport (COT) | Cotulla, Texas, United States | |
| 8 | 78.22 miles (125.89 km) NE | Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| 9 | 92.40 miles (148.71 km) NE | Austin Executive Airport (EDC) | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| 10 | 106.86 miles (171.98 km) ESE | Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) | Victoria, Texas, United States | |
| 11 | 118.42 miles (190.58 km) SSE | Alice International Airport (ALI) | Alice, Texas, United States | |
| 12 | 124.66 miles (200.61 km) NNE | Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) | Fort Hood / Killeen, Texas, United States | |
| 13 | 129.13 miles (207.82 km) NNE | Skylark Field (ILE) | Killeen, Texas, United States | |
| 14 | 129.14 miles (207.83 km) WSW | Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) | Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico | |
| 15 | 129.30 miles (208.10 km) SE | Aransas County Airport (RKP) | Rockport, Texas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,124.10 miles (17,902.46 km) ESE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,890.45 miles (17,526.43 km) SW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,829.89 miles (17,428.98 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 4 | 10,725.45 miles (17,260.90 km) ESE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 5 | 10,718.29 miles (17,249.38 km) ESE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 6 | 10,459.94 miles (16,833.59 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,446.47 miles (16,811.93 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,440.24 miles (16,801.89 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,435.70 miles (16,794.59 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,433.37 miles (16,790.84 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,427.36 miles (16,781.16 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,422.83 miles (16,773.87 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,409.84 miles (16,752.97 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,406.44 miles (16,747.50 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,396.92 miles (16,732.17 km) SW | Christmas Island Airport (XCH) | Christmas Island, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 53.10 miles (85.46 km) ESE | Beslan Airport (OGZ) | Beslan / Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia–Alania, Russia | |
| 2 | 56.44 miles (90.84 km) NNW | Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) | Mineralnye Vody, Russia | |
| 3 | 70.28 miles (113.11 km) E | Magas Airport (IGT) | Magas, Republic of Ingushetia, Russia | |
| 4 | 103.75 miles (166.98 km) E | Grozny Airport (GRV) | Grozny, Russia | |
| 5 | 109.37 miles (176.01 km) SSW | David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) | Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia | |
| 6 | 133.62 miles (215.03 km) NW | Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) | Stavropol, Russia | |
| 7 | 134.32 miles (216.16 km) WSW | Sukhumi Babushara Airport (SUI) | Sukhumi, Georgia | |
| 8 | 143.94 miles (231.64 km) SSE | Tbilisi Airport (TBS) | Tbilisi, Georgia | |
| 9 | 167.49 miles (269.54 km) SW | Batumi International Airport (BUS) | Batumi, Georgia | |
| 10 | 184.61 miles (297.10 km) W | Sochi International Airport, Russia (AER) | Sochi, Krasnodar, Russia | |
| 11 | 191.24 miles (307.78 km) S | Shirak International Airport (LWN) | Gyumri, Armenia | |
| 12 | 200.52 miles (322.71 km) N | Elista International Airport (ESL) | Elista, Kalmykia, Russia | |
| 13 | 204.79 miles (329.58 km) SE | Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU) | Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | |
| 14 | 205.66 miles (330.98 km) S | Kars Airport (KSY) | Kars, Turkey | |
| 15 | 207.91 miles (334.60 km) ESE | Makhachkala International Airport "Uytash" (MCX) | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,022.79 miles (17,739.41 km) S | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 10,860.35 miles (17,477.99 km) S | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 10,756.95 miles (17,311.59 km) S | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 10,746.44 miles (17,294.68 km) SE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 10,694.00 miles (17,210.28 km) S | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 10,658.94 miles (17,153.86 km) S | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 10,558.60 miles (16,992.38 km) WSW | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 8 | 10,551.46 miles (16,980.89 km) SSE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 10,527.87 miles (16,942.92 km) SSE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,505.29 miles (16,906.58 km) SSE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,504.91 miles (16,905.97 km) S | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,499.66 miles (16,897.53 km) SE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 13 | 10,483.48 miles (16,871.49 km) SSE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,475.63 miles (16,858.86 km) SSE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,462.43 miles (16,837.60 km) SSE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |