Nonstop flight route between Sumter, South Carolina, United States and Astana, Kazakhstan:
Departure Airport:
(33°58'23"N by 80°28'22"W)
Arrival Airport:
(51°1'18"N by 71°28'0"E)
Distance from SSC to TSE:
6,321.04 miles (10,172.70 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Shaw Air Force Base (SSC), Sumter, South Carolina, United States and Astana International Airport (TSE), Astana, Kazakhstan would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,321 miles (or 10,173 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 Shaw Air Force Base and Astana International 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 Shaw Air Force Base and Astana International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SSC / KSSC |
| Airport Name: | Shaw Air Force Base |
| Location: | Sumter, South Carolina, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 33°58'23"N by 80°28'22"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from SSC |
| More Information: | SSC Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TSE / UACC |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Astana, Kazakhstan |
| GPS Coordinates: | 51°1'18"N by 71°28'0"E |
| Area Served: | Astana, Kazakhstan |
| Operator/Owner: | JSC Astana International Airport |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1165 feet (355 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TSE |
| More Information: | TSE Maps & Info |
Facts about Shaw Air Force Base (SSC):
- On March 23, 1953, the 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Group was activated at Shaw.
- The closest airport to Shaw Air Force Base (SSC) is Sumter Airport (SUM), which is located only 7 miles (11 kilometers) ENE of SSC.
- It is one of the largest military bases operated by the United States, and is one of only two air bases in CONUS with an active railroad line.
- The 363d TFW received its first F-16 on 26 March 1982.
- The furthest airport from Shaw Air Force Base (SSC) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,545 miles (18,580 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The squadrons flew the P-61 Black Widow in Europe with Ninth Air Force during World War II, and were reassigned back to the United States after the end of hostilities.
- On 23 September 1949 the 161st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron was transferred to the 20th from the 363d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing at Langley AFB Virginia.
Facts about Astana International Airport (TSE):
- The closest airport to Astana International Airport (TSE) is Sary-Arka Airport (KGF), which is located 124 miles (200 kilometers) SE of TSE.
- The furthest airport from Astana International Airport (TSE) is Teniente Julio Gallardo Airfield (PNT), which is located 10,898 miles (17,539 kilometers) away in Puerto Natales, Chile.
- In addition to being known as "Astana International Airport", other names for TSE include "Халықаралық Астана Әуежайы" and "Международный аэропорт Астана".
- Astana International Airport handled 2,303,143 passengers last year.
- Currently Astana Airport accepts all types of aircraft without limitation of take-off weight.
- Astana International Airport (TSE) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 6.56 miles (10.56 km) ENE | Sumter Airport (SUM) | Sumter, South Carolina, United States |     |
| 2 | 19.16 miles (30.84 km) W | McEntire Joint National Guard Base Marine Corps Auxiliary Airfield CongareeCongaree Army Airfield (MMT) | Eastover, South Carolina, United States | |
| 3 | 22.10 miles (35.56 km) NNW | Woodward Field (CDN) | Camden, South Carolina, United States | |
| 4 | 29.94 miles (48.18 km) W | Jim Hamilton - L.B. Owens Airport (CUB) | Columbia, South Carolina, United States | |
| 5 | 35.93 miles (57.83 km) NE | Hartsville Regional Airport (HVS) | Hartsville, South Carolina, United States | |
| 6 | 37.14 miles (59.76 km) W | Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) | West Columbia (near Columbia), South Carolina, United States | |
| 7 | 42.02 miles (67.62 km) SSW | Orangeburg Municipal Airport (OGB) | Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States | |
| 8 | 45.30 miles (72.90 km) ENE | Florence Regional Airport (FLO) | Florence, South Carolina, United States | |
| 9 | 58.98 miles (94.91 km) NNE | Cheraw Municipal Airport (HCW) | Cheraw, South Carolina, United States | |
| 10 | 61.52 miles (99.00 km) NE | Marlboro County Jetport (BTN) | Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States | |
| 11 | 65.25 miles (105.02 km) ESE | Robert F. Swinnie Airport (ADR) | Andrews, South Carolina, United States | |
| 12 | 71.15 miles (114.51 km) ENE | Dillon County Airport (DLL) | Dillon, South Carolina, United States | |
| 13 | 72.21 miles (116.21 km) SW | Barnwell Regional Airport (BNL) | Barnwell, South Carolina, United States | |
| 14 | 73.09 miles (117.63 km) WSW | Aiken Municipal Airport (AIK) | Aiken, South Carolina, United States | |
| 15 | 73.32 miles (118.00 km) S | Lowcountry Regional Airport (RBW) | Walterboro, South Carolina, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,545.12 miles (18,580.03 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,526.46 miles (18,549.99 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,508.26 miles (18,520.70 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,499.92 miles (18,507.29 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,494.70 miles (18,498.88 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,487.36 miles (18,487.07 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,481.75 miles (18,478.04 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,474.49 miles (18,466.35 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,473.86 miles (18,465.34 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,462.29 miles (18,446.72 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,428.78 miles (18,392.80 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,419.93 miles (18,378.55 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,412.96 miles (18,367.34 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,397.61 miles (18,342.63 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,394.58 miles (18,337.76 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 124.50 miles (200.36 km) SE | Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) | Karaganda, Kazakhstan | |
| 2 | 145.44 miles (234.06 km) WNW | Atbasar (ATX) | Atbasar, Kazakhstan | |
| 3 | 166.55 miles (268.03 km) ENE | Ekibastuz (EKB) | Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan | |
| 4 | 178.06 miles (286.56 km) NNW | Kokshetau Airport (KOV) | Kokshetau, Kazakhstan | |
| 5 | 203.10 miles (326.86 km) WSW | Arkalyk (AYK) | Arkalyk, Kazakhstan | |
| 6 | 253.80 miles (408.44 km) ENE | Pavlodar Airport (PWQ) | Pavlodar, Kazakhstan | |
| 7 | 276.13 miles (444.39 km) NNW | Petropavl Airport (PPK) | Petropavl, Kazakhstan | |
| 8 | 283.08 miles (455.57 km) NNE | Tsentralny Airport (OMS) | Omsk, Russia | |
| 9 | 283.71 miles (456.58 km) SW | Zhezkazgan Airport (DZN) | Jezkazgan, Kazakhstan | |
| 10 | 327.20 miles (526.58 km) SSE | Balqash Airport (BXH) | Balkhash, Kazakhstan | |
| 11 | 368.00 miles (592.24 km) WNW | Kostanay International Airport (KSN) | Kostanay, Kazakhstan | |
| 12 | 386.35 miles (621.76 km) E | Semipalatinsk Airport (PLX) | Semey, Kazakhstan | |
| 13 | 396.22 miles (637.65 km) NW | Kurgan Airport (KRO) | Kurgan, Russia | |
| 14 | 488.63 miles (786.37 km) E | Oskemen Airport (UKK) | Oskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk), Kazakhstan | |
| 15 | 491.95 miles (791.71 km) NNW | Roshchino International Airport (TJM) | Tyumen, Russia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,898.15 miles (17,538.82 km) WSW | Teniente Julio Gallardo Airfield (PNT) | Puerto Natales, Chile | |
| 2 | 10,865.75 miles (17,486.69 km) WSW | Lago Argentino Airport (ING) | El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina | |
| 3 | 10,854.28 miles (17,468.22 km) WSW | Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) | El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina | |
| 4 | 10,847.20 miles (17,456.83 km) WSW | Presidente Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ) | Punta Arenas, Chile | |
| 5 | 10,807.65 miles (17,393.19 km) W | Cochrane Airfield (LGR) | Cochrane, Chile | |
| 6 | 10,787.77 miles (17,361.18 km) S | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 7 | 10,764.26 miles (17,323.35 km) WSW | Ushuaia International Airport (USH) | Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina | |
| 8 | 10,763.03 miles (17,321.37 km) WSW | Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) | Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina | |
| 9 | 10,750.50 miles (17,301.21 km) W | Chile Chico Airfield (CCH) | Chile Chico, Aisén Region, Chile | |
| 10 | 10,741.10 miles (17,286.08 km) W | Gobernador Gregores Airport (GGS) | Gobernador Gregores, Santa Cruz, Argentina | |
| 11 | 10,739.81 miles (17,284.01 km) W | Teniente Vidal Airfield (GXQ) | Coyhaique, Chile | |
| 12 | 10,731.34 miles (17,270.37 km) W | Balmaceda Airport (BBA) | Balmaceda, Chile | |
| 13 | 10,731.17 miles (17,270.10 km) WSW | Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) | Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina | |
| 14 | 10,718.55 miles (17,249.79 km) W | Perito Moreno Airport (PMQ) | Perito Moreno, Santa Cruz, Argentina | |
| 15 | 10,708.11 miles (17,232.98 km) W | Gamboa Airport (WCA) | Castro, Chile | |