Nonstop flight route between Tatitlek, Alaska, United States and Lubbock, Texas, United States:
Departure Airport:
(60°52'21"N by 146°41'27"W)
Arrival Airport:
(33°39'48"N by 101°49'14"W)
Distance from TEK to LBB:
2,731.00 miles (4,395.11 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Tatitlek Airport (TEK), Tatitlek, Alaska, United States and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), Lubbock, Texas, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,731 miles (or 4,395 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 Lubbock Preston Smith 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 Tatitlek Airport and Lubbock Preston Smith 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: | 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: | LBB / KLBB |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Lubbock, Texas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 33°39'48"N by 101°49'14"W |
| Area Served: | Lubbock, Texas |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Lubbock |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 3282 feet (1,000 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from LBB |
| More Information: | LBB Maps & Info |
Facts about Tatitlek Airport (TEK):
- 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.
- Tatitlek Airport (TEK) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Tatitlek Airport (TEK) is Valdez Airport (VDZ), which is located 23 miles (38 kilometers) NE of TEK.
- In addition to being known as "Tatitlek Airport", other names for TEK include "PAKA" and "7KA".
Facts about Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB):
- By late 1944 Flying Training Command ended all glider instruction, and control of South Plains AAF was transferred to Air Service Command at Tinker Field, Oklahoma.
- The closest airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) is Hale County Airport (PVW), which is located 35 miles (57 kilometers) N of LBB.
- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) has 3 runways.
- The furthest airport from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,113 miles (17,885 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- In addition to being known as "Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport", another name for LBB is "(former South Plains Army Airfield)".
- The airport is the 8th busiest airport in Texas.
| 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 | 35.42 miles (57.01 km) N | Hale County Airport (PVW) | Plainview, Texas, United States | |
| 2 | 89.23 miles (143.60 km) NW | Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN) | Clovis, New Mexico, United States | |
| 3 | 99.32 miles (159.83 km) WNW | Cannon Air Force Base Clovis Air Force Base/AAF (CVS) | Clovis, New Mexico, United States | |
| 4 | 101.37 miles (163.14 km) S | Webb Air Force Base Big Spring Army Airfield (BGS) | Big Spring, Texas, United States | |
| 5 | 102.61 miles (165.14 km) ENE | Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) | Childress, Texas, United States | |
| 6 | 104.08 miles (167.50 km) N | Tradewind Airport (TDW) | Amarillo, Texas, United States | |
| 7 | 105.21 miles (169.32 km) SW | Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) | Hobbs, New Mexico, United States | |
| 8 | 107.70 miles (173.32 km) N | Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) | Amarillo, Texas, United States | |
| 9 | 113.58 miles (182.80 km) S | Midland Airpark (MDD) | Midland, Texas, United States | |
| 10 | 113.93 miles (183.36 km) SE | Avenger Field (SWW) | Sweetwater, Texas, United States | |
| 11 | 120.96 miles (194.67 km) S | Midland International AirportMidland Army Airfield (MAF) | Midland, Texas, United States | |
| 12 | 142.60 miles (229.50 km) SE | Dyess Air Force Base (DYS) | Abilene, Texas, United States | |
| 13 | 142.83 miles (229.87 km) N | Hutchinson County Airport (BGD) | Borger, Texas, United States | |
| 14 | 146.07 miles (235.08 km) NW | Tucumcari Municipal Airport (TCC) | Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States | |
| 15 | 148.49 miles (238.97 km) WNW | Fort Sumner Municipal Airport (FSU) | Fort Sumner, New Mexico, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,113.36 miles (17,885.18 km) SE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,884.16 miles (17,516.32 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 10,808.03 miles (17,393.80 km) ESE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 10,794.84 miles (17,372.57 km) ESE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,543.96 miles (16,968.82 km) SW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,472.98 miles (16,854.58 km) E | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,425.50 miles (16,778.17 km) ESE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,365.46 miles (16,681.55 km) ESE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,360.74 miles (16,673.96 km) ESE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,339.93 miles (16,640.46 km) ESE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,336.80 miles (16,635.42 km) E | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,328.49 miles (16,622.06 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,308.54 miles (16,589.94 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,288.87 miles (16,558.30 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,286.69 miles (16,554.79 km) ESE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |