Nonstop flight route between Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt and Chignik Lagoon, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(27°58'37"N by 34°23'40"E)
Arrival Airport:
(56°18'39"N by 158°32'3"W)
Distance from SSH to KCL:
6,563.66 miles (10,563.16 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt (SSH), Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt and Chignik Lagoon Airport (KCL), Chignik Lagoon, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,564 miles (or 10,563 kilometers).
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Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SSH / HESH |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt |
| GPS Coordinates: | 27°58'37"N by 34°23'40"E |
| Area Served: | Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public (former Military) |
| Elevation: | 143 feet (44 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SSH |
| More Information: | SSH Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KCL / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Chignik Lagoon, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 56°18'39"N by 158°32'3"W |
| Area Served: | Chignik Lagoon, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 25 feet (8 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KCL |
| More Information: | KCL Maps & Info |
Facts about Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt (SSH):
- Because of Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt's relatively low elevation of 143 feet, planes can take off or land at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt 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 furthest airport from Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt (SSH) is Rurutu Airport (RUR), which is located 11,911 miles (19,169 kilometers) away in Rurutu, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt (SSH) is St. Catherine International Airport (SKV), which is located 53 miles (85 kilometers) NNW of SSH.
- Although known as 'Terminal 2' this is actually the airport's original terminal building.
- Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt (SSH) has 2 runways.
- In addition to being known as "Sharm el-Sheikh International Airpoirt", another name for SSH is "مطار شرم الشيخ الدولي".
- The airport is the third busiest airport in Egypt after Cairo International Airport and Hurghada International Airport.
Facts about Chignik Lagoon Airport (KCL):
- The closest airport to Chignik Lagoon Airport (KCL) is Chignik Fisheries Airport (KCG), which is located only 2 miles (4 kilometers) WNW of KCL.
- Because of Chignik Lagoon Airport's relatively low elevation of 25 feet, planes can take off or land at Chignik Lagoon 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.
- Chignik Lagoon Airport (KCL) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "Chignik Lagoon Airport", another name for KCL is "Chignik Flats Airport".
- The furthest airport from Chignik Lagoon Airport (KCL) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,895 miles (17,534 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 52.93 miles (85.18 km) NNW | St. Catherine International Airport (SKV) | St. Catherine, Egypt |     |
| 2 | 66.18 miles (106.50 km) SSW | Hurghada International Airport (HRG) | Hurghada, Egypt | |
| 3 | 113.67 miles (182.94 km) NNE | Taba International Airport (TCP) | Taba, Egypt | |
| 4 | 114.46 miles (184.21 km) NNE | Eilat Airport (ETH) | Eilat, Israel | |
| 5 | 119.07 miles (191.62 km) NNE | King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) | Aqaba, Jordan | |
| 6 | 138.10 miles (222.25 km) ENE | Tabuk Regional Airport (Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Airport ) (TUU) | Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | |
| 7 | 139.01 miles (223.72 km) NNE | Yotvata Airfield (YOT) | Yotvata, Israel | |
| 8 | 139.52 miles (224.54 km) NNE | Ovda Airport (VDA) | Ovda, Israel | |
| 9 | 186.48 miles (300.11 km) N | Mitzpe Ramon Airport (MIP) | Mitzpe Ramon, Israel | |
| 10 | 189.08 miles (304.30 km) NNE | Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) | Ein Yahav, Israel | |
| 11 | 190.34 miles (306.32 km) SSW | Luxor International Airport (LXR) | Luxor, Egypt | |
| 12 | 203.49 miles (327.48 km) S | Marsa Alam (RMF) | Marsa Alam, Egypt | |
| 13 | 216.54 miles (348.49 km) N | El Arish International Airport (AAC) | El Arish, Egypt | |
| 14 | 217.03 miles (349.28 km) WSW | Assiut Airport (ATZ) | Assiut, Egypt | |
| 15 | 225.99 miles (363.69 km) N | Yasser Arafat International Airport (CLOSED) (GZA) | Gaza, Palestine | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,911.15 miles (19,169.09 km) SE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,770.65 miles (18,942.97 km) SW | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,702.43 miles (18,833.19 km) S | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,697.08 miles (18,824.58 km) SW | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,691.44 miles (18,815.49 km) SSW | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,688.28 miles (18,810.41 km) WSW | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,673.09 miles (18,785.97 km) SSE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,665.46 miles (18,773.69 km) SSE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,640.11 miles (18,732.89 km) S | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,612.99 miles (18,689.25 km) S | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,588.62 miles (18,650.02 km) SSW | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,583.73 miles (18,642.15 km) SSE | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,578.16 miles (18,633.20 km) S | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,574.21 miles (18,626.85 km) SW | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,559.75 miles (18,603.56 km) ESE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 2.22 miles (3.57 km) WNW | Chignik Fisheries Airport (KCG) | Chignik, Alaska, United States. | |
| 2 | 5.20 miles (8.37 km) ESE | Chignik Bay Seaplane Base (KBW) | Chignik, Alaska, United States. | |
| 3 | 10.03 miles (16.14 km) WSW | Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ) | Chignik Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 36.93 miles (59.43 km) SW | Perryville Airport (KPV) | Perryville, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 44.93 miles (72.32 km) N | Port Heiden Airport (PTH) | Port Heiden, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 80.78 miles (129.99 km) WSW | Port Moller Airport (PML) | Cold Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 82.62 miles (132.96 km) NNE | Ugashik Bay Airport (UGB) | Pilot Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 94.11 miles (151.46 km) NNE | Ugashik Airport (UGS) | Ugashik, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 94.89 miles (152.71 km) NNE | Pilot Point Airport (PIP) | Pilot Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 103.19 miles (166.07 km) W | Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) | Nelson Lagoon, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 103.45 miles (166.48 km) SW | Sand Point Airport (SDP) | Sand Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 136.56 miles (219.76 km) NNE | Egegik Airport (EGX) | Egegik, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 167.04 miles (268.82 km) WSW | King Cove Airport (KVC) | King Cove, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 167.97 miles (270.32 km) ENE | Alitak Seaplane Base (ALZ) | Lazy Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 170.96 miles (275.13 km) ENE | Akhiok Airport (AKK) | Akhiok, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,895.10 miles (17,533.92 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,887.15 miles (17,521.12 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,881.71 miles (17,512.37 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,843.47 miles (17,450.84 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,800.18 miles (17,381.16 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,690.74 miles (17,205.03 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,626.43 miles (17,101.54 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,584.64 miles (17,034.29 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,583.55 miles (17,032.53 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,579.64 miles (17,026.23 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,577.97 miles (17,023.56 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,571.42 miles (17,013.01 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,564.74 miles (17,002.25 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,564.73 miles (17,002.25 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,558.00 miles (16,991.40 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |