Nonstop flight route between Soldotna, Alaska, United States and Marcoola, Queensland, Australia:
Departure Airport:
(60°28'30"N by 151°2'17"W)
Arrival Airport:
(26°36'11"S by 153°5'30"E)
Distance from SXQ to MCY:
6,784.18 miles (10,918.06 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Soldotna Airport (SXQ), Soldotna, Alaska, United States and Sunshine-Coast-Airport (MCY), Marcoola, Queensland, Australia would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,784 miles (or 10,918 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 Soldotna Airport and Sunshine-Coast-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 Soldotna Airport and Sunshine-Coast-Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SXQ / PASX |
| Airport Name: | Soldotna Airport |
| Location: | Soldotna, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 60°28'30"N by 151°2'17"W |
| Area Served: | Soldotna, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Soldotna |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 113 feet (34 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SXQ |
| More Information: | SXQ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MCY / YBSU |
| Airport Name: | Sunshine-Coast-Airport |
| Location: | Marcoola, Queensland, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 26°36'11"S by 153°5'30"E |
| Area Served: | Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia |
| Operator/Owner: | Sunshine Coast Regional Council |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 15 feet (5 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MCY |
| More Information: | MCY Maps & Info |
Facts about Soldotna Airport (SXQ):
- The closest airport to Soldotna Airport (SXQ) is Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA), which is located only 10 miles (16 kilometers) NW of SXQ.
- Soldotna Airport (SXQ) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Soldotna Airport's relatively low elevation of 113 feet, planes can take off or land at Soldotna 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 furthest airport from Soldotna Airport (SXQ) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,600 miles (17,059 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Facts about Sunshine-Coast-Airport (MCY):
- The terminal is modern and of high-quality for a regional airport.
- Because of Sunshine-Coast-Airport's relatively low elevation of 15 feet, planes can take off or land at Sunshine-Coast-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.
- Highway access and the entrance road to the Sunshine Coast Airport have both recently been upgraded in mid-2010.
- The furthest airport from Sunshine-Coast-Airport (MCY) is La Palma Airport (SPC), which is located 11,859 miles (19,086 kilometers) away in La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain.
- The Sunshine Coast Airport is situated at Marcoola 10 km north of Maroochydore, and is owned, operated, managed and developed by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, which assumed the powers of the former Shire of Maroochy.
- Sunshine-Coast-Airport (MCY) has 2 runways.
- The Airport supports a number of regular public transport services and a variety of general aviation activities.
- The closest airport to Sunshine-Coast-Airport (MCY) is Caloundra Airport (CUD), which is located only 14 miles (22 kilometers) S of MCY.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 9.77 miles (15.72 km) NW | Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) | Kenai, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 41.71 miles (67.12 km) N | Tyonek Airport (TYE) | Tyonek, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 48.23 miles (77.62 km) N | Beluga Airport (BVU) | Beluga, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 59.27 miles (95.38 km) SSW | Homer Airport (HOM) | Homer, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 59.67 miles (96.03 km) NE | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 60.43 miles (97.25 km) ESE | Seward Airport (SWD) | Seward, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 64.95 miles (104.53 km) NE | Merrill Field (MRI) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 67.79 miles (109.09 km) NE | Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 71.60 miles (115.22 km) NE | Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) | Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 74.96 miles (120.64 km) SSW | Seldovia Airport (SOV) | Seldovia, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 82.55 miles (132.85 km) SSW | Port Graham Airport (PGM) | Port Graham, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 83.44 miles (134.28 km) SSW | Nanwalek Airport (formerly English Bay Airport) (KEB) | Nanwalek (English Bay), Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 84.00 miles (135.19 km) NNE | Big Lake Airport (BGQ) | Big Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 90.89 miles (146.27 km) NNE | Wasilla Airport (WWA) | Wasilla, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 94.32 miles (151.79 km) NNE | Willow Airport (WOW) | Willow, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,600.30 miles (17,059.49 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,584.25 miles (17,033.66 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,574.38 miles (17,017.77 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,547.15 miles (16,973.94 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,540.17 miles (16,962.72 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,437.98 miles (16,798.26 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,389.58 miles (16,720.36 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,323.59 miles (16,614.16 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,319.60 miles (16,607.74 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,315.93 miles (16,601.83 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,314.11 miles (16,598.90 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,305.73 miles (16,585.42 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,302.38 miles (16,580.03 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,293.03 miles (16,564.98 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,281.54 miles (16,546.50 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 13.73 miles (22.09 km) S | Caloundra Airport (CUD) | Caloundra, Queensland, Australia | |
| 2 | 32.73 miles (52.67 km) NW | Gympie Airport (GYP) | Gympie, Queensland, Australia | |
| 3 | 53.92 miles (86.77 km) S | Brisbane Airport (BNE) | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | |
| 4 | 77.25 miles (124.32 km) W | Kingaroy Airport (KGY) | Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia | |
| 5 | 78.86 miles (126.91 km) NNW | Maryborough Airport (MBH) | Maryborough, Queensland, Australia | |
| 6 | 89.71 miles (144.38 km) N | Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) | Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia | |
| 7 | 110.84 miles (178.38 km) SSE | Gold Coast Airport (OOL) | Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia | |
| 8 | 113.96 miles (183.40 km) NW | Gayndah Airport (GAH) | Gayndah, Queensland, Australia | |
| 9 | 126.89 miles (204.21 km) NNW | Bundaberg Airport (BDB) | Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia | |
| 10 | 153.22 miles (246.58 km) W | Chincilla Airport (CCL) | Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia | |
| 11 | 154.06 miles (247.93 km) S | Lismore Airport (LSY) | Lismore, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 12 | 156.74 miles (252.24 km) S | Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) | Ballina, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 13 | 170.38 miles (274.19 km) SW | Stanthorpe Airport (SNH) | Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia | |
| 14 | 173.21 miles (278.75 km) S | Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome (EVH) | Evans Head, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 15 | 181.20 miles (291.61 km) W | Miles Airport (WLE) | Miles, Queensland, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,859.45 miles (19,085.88 km) WNW | La Palma Airport (SPC) | La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 2 | 11,833.79 miles (19,044.60 km) WNW | La Gomera Airport (GMZ) | Alajeró / San Sebastián, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 3 | 11,794.78 miles (18,981.82 km) WNW | Tenerife-South Airport (TFS) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 4 | 11,776.97 miles (18,953.15 km) N | Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) | Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde | |
| 5 | 11,776.81 miles (18,952.89 km) WNW | Tenerife North Airport (TFN) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 6 | 11,751.40 miles (18,911.99 km) N | Cesária Évora International Airport (VXE) | São Vicente, Cape Verde | |
| 7 | 11,724.62 miles (18,868.91 km) NNW | Preguiça Airport (SNE) | São Nicolau, Cape Verde | |
| 8 | 11,723.54 miles (18,867.16 km) W | Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) | Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 9 | 11,722.30 miles (18,865.16 km) WNW | Dakhla Airport (VIL) | Dakhla, Western Sahara | |
| 10 | 11,713.08 miles (18,850.32 km) N | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |
| 11 | 11,709.74 miles (18,844.95 km) NNW | Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) | Sal Island, Cape Verde | |
| 12 | 11,699.90 miles (18,829.11 km) WNW | Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) | Nouadhibou, Mauritania | |
| 13 | 11,698.51 miles (18,826.87 km) WNW | La Güera Airport (ZLG) | La Güera, Western Sahara | |
| 14 | 11,697.74 miles (18,825.65 km) NW | Madeira Airport (FNC) | Funchal, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 15 | 11,669.01 miles (18,779.41 km) NNW | Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) | Boa Vista, Cape Verde | |