Nonstop flight route between Tatitlek, Alaska, United States and Wichita, Kansas, United States:
Departure Airport:
(60°52'21"N by 146°41'27"W)
Arrival Airport:
(37°41'39"N by 97°12'54"W)
Distance from TEK to BEC:
2,648.75 miles (4,262.73 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Tatitlek Airport (TEK), Tatitlek, Alaska, United States and Beech Factory Airport (BEC), Wichita, Kansas, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,649 miles (or 4,263 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 Tatitlek Airport and Beech Factory 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 Tatitlek Airport and Beech Factory Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TEK / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Tatitlek, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 60°52'21"N by 146°41'27"W |
| Area Served: | Tatitlek, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 62 feet (19 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TEK |
| More Information: | TEK Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BEC / KBEC |
| Airport Name: | Beech Factory Airport |
| Location: | Wichita, Kansas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 37°41'39"N by 97°12'54"W |
| Area Served: | Wichita, Kansas |
| Operator/Owner: | Beechcraft |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1408 feet (429 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BEC |
| More Information: | BEC Maps & Info |
Facts about Tatitlek Airport (TEK):
- Tatitlek Airport (TEK) has 2 runways.
- In addition to being known as "Tatitlek Airport", other names for TEK include "PAKA" and "7KA".
- Because of Tatitlek Airport's relatively low elevation of 62 feet, planes can take off or land at Tatitlek 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 Tatitlek Airport (TEK) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,547 miles (16,974 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- The closest airport to Tatitlek Airport (TEK) is Valdez Airport (VDZ), which is located 23 miles (38 kilometers) NE of TEK.
Facts about Beech Factory Airport (BEC):
- The furthest airport from Beech Factory Airport (BEC) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,735 miles (17,276 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- Beech Factory Airport covers an area of 1,280 acres at an elevation of 1,408 feet above mean sea level.
- Beech Factory Airport (BEC) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Beech Factory Airport (BEC) is Cessna Aircraft Field (CEA), which is located only 4 miles (6 kilometers) SSW of BEC.
- The airport was founded in 1928 as part of a 148 acre land tract purchased from the city to house the Knoll Aircraft Company.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 23.37 miles (37.61 km) NE | Valdez Airport (VDZ) | Valdez, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 36.13 miles (58.14 km) SSE | Boswell Bay Airport (BSW) | Boswell Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 39.73 miles (63.94 km) SE | Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) | Cordova, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 48.77 miles (78.48 km) ESE | Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) | Cordova, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 70.57 miles (113.58 km) SW | Chenega Bay Airport (NCN) | Chenega, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 87.09 miles (140.16 km) NNE | Copper Center Airport (CZC) | Copper Center, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 94.05 miles (151.36 km) WNW | Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) | Palmer, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 97.53 miles (156.96 km) NNE | Gulkana Airport (GKN) | Gulkana, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 99.19 miles (159.62 km) S | Middleton Island Airport (MDO) | Middleton Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 102.65 miles (165.20 km) WNW | Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) | Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 106.13 miles (170.81 km) WSW | Seward Airport (SWD) | Seward, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 106.34 miles (171.14 km) WNW | Wasilla Airport (WWA) | Wasilla, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 107.38 miles (172.81 km) WNW | Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 108.07 miles (173.93 km) WNW | Merrill Field (MRI) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 112.63 miles (181.27 km) WNW | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,547.44 miles (16,974.41 km) SSE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,527.40 miles (16,942.16 km) SSE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,517.44 miles (16,926.14 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,497.62 miles (16,894.24 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,465.33 miles (16,842.28 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,399.63 miles (16,736.54 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,358.67 miles (16,670.62 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,285.50 miles (16,552.86 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,278.99 miles (16,542.39 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,275.14 miles (16,536.19 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,274.85 miles (16,535.73 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,274.77 miles (16,535.60 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,271.88 miles (16,530.95 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,250.38 miles (16,496.34 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,245.33 miles (16,488.23 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 3.72 miles (5.98 km) SSW | Cessna Aircraft Field (CEA) | Wichita, Kansas, United States | |
| 2 | 5.70 miles (9.17 km) SSW | McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield (IAB) | Wichita, Kansas, United States | |
| 3 | 12.32 miles (19.82 km) WSW | Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) | Wichita, Kansas, United States | |
| 4 | 22.41 miles (36.06 km) ENE | Captain Jack Thomas/El Dorado Airport (EDK) | El Dorado, Kansas, United States | |
| 5 | 25.35 miles (40.80 km) N | Newton City-County Airport (EWK) | Newton, Kansas, United States | |
| 6 | 37.61 miles (60.53 km) SSE | Strother Field (WLD) | Winfield/Arkansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| 7 | 43.55 miles (70.09 km) NW | Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT) | Hutchinson, Kansas, United States | |
| 8 | 60.18 miles (96.85 km) SW | Anthony Municipal Airport (ANY) | Anthony, Kansas, United States | |
| 9 | 62.34 miles (100.33 km) S | Earl Henry Airport (BWL) | Blackwell, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 10 | 66.80 miles (107.51 km) S | Ponca City Regional Airport (PNC) | Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 11 | 71.03 miles (114.31 km) NE | Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) | Emporia, Kansas, United States | |
| 12 | 79.36 miles (127.72 km) NNW | Salina Regional Airport (SLN) | Salina, Kansas, United States | |
| 13 | 82.94 miles (133.48 km) SW | Kegelman Air Force Auxiliary Field (CKA) | Cherokee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 14 | 83.75 miles (134.78 km) W | Pratt Regional Airport (PTT) | Pratt, Kansas, United States | |
| 15 | 87.10 miles (140.17 km) ESE | Independence Municipal Airport (IDP) | Independence, Kansas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,734.95 miles (17,276.18 km) SE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,616.71 miles (17,085.90 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,595.17 miles (17,051.23 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,573.32 miles (17,016.06 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,566.78 miles (17,005.53 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,548.54 miles (16,976.19 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,532.15 miles (16,949.80 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,529.54 miles (16,945.61 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,523.54 miles (16,935.95 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,518.82 miles (16,928.36 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 11 | 10,503.41 miles (16,903.55 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,491.79 miles (16,884.85 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,489.08 miles (16,880.50 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,472.63 miles (16,854.02 km) SSW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,472.23 miles (16,853.39 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |