Nonstop flight route between Tamchakett, Mauritania and Westsound, Orcas Island, Washington, United States:
Departure Airport:
(17°13'58"N by 10°49'1"W)
Arrival Airport:
(48°37'5"N by 122°57'24"W)
Distance from THT to WSX:
6,280.41 miles (10,107.32 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Tamchakett Airport (THT), Tamchakett, Mauritania and Westsound Seaplane Base (WSX), Westsound, Orcas Island, Washington, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,280 miles (or 10,107 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 Tamchakett Airport and Westsound Seaplane Base, 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 Tamchakett Airport and Westsound Seaplane Base. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | THT / GQNT |
| Airport Name: | Tamchakett Airport |
| Location: | Tamchakett, Mauritania |
| GPS Coordinates: | 17°13'58"N by 10°49'1"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| View all routes: | Routes from THT |
| More Information: | THT Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | WSX / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Westsound, Orcas Island, Washington, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 48°37'5"N by 122°57'24"W |
| Area Served: | West Sound, Washington |
| Operator/Owner: | Westsound Marina |
| Airport Type: | Private |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from WSX |
| More Information: | WSX Maps & Info |
Facts about Tamchakett Airport (THT):
- The furthest airport from Tamchakett Airport (THT) is Tongoa Airport (TGH), which is nearly antipodal to Tamchakett Airport (meaning Tamchakett Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Tongoa Airport), and is located 12,389 miles (19,938 kilometers) away in Tongoa, Shefa Province, Vanuatu.
- The closest airport to Tamchakett Airport (THT) is Kiffa Airport (KFA), which is located 59 miles (95 kilometers) SW of THT.
Facts about Westsound Seaplane Base (WSX):
- In addition to being known as "Westsound Seaplane Base", another name for WSX is "WA83".
- Because of Westsound Seaplane Base's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Westsound Seaplane Base 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 closest airport to Westsound Seaplane Base (WSX) is Rosario Seaplane Base (RSJ), which is located only 4 miles (7 kilometers) ENE of WSX.
- Westsound Seaplane Base (WSX) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Westsound Seaplane Base (WSX) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,718 miles (17,249 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 59.09 miles (95.10 km) SW | Kiffa Airport (KFA) | Kiffa, Mauritania |     |
| 2 | 85.87 miles (138.19 km) ESE | Aioun el Atrouss Airport (AEO) | Aioun El Atrouss, Mauritania | |
| 3 | 100.61 miles (161.92 km) NNW | Tidjikja Airport (TIY) | Tidjikja, Mauritania | |
| 4 | 116.52 miles (187.52 km) WNW | Letfotar Airport (MOM) | Moudjeria, Mauritania | |
| 5 | 119.92 miles (192.99 km) NE | Tichitt Airport (THI) | Tichitt, Mauritania | |
| 6 | 146.04 miles (235.03 km) S | Yélimané Airport (EYL) | Yélimané, Mali | |
| 7 | 160.51 miles (258.32 km) SSE | Nioro Airport (NIX) | Nioro, Mali | |
| 8 | 169.23 miles (272.35 km) SSW | Sélibaby Airport (SEY) | Sélibaby, Mauritania | |
| 9 | 188.46 miles (303.30 km) ESE | Timbedra Airport (TMD) | Timbedra, Mauritania | |
| 10 | 192.89 miles (310.42 km) WSW | Kaédi Airport (KED) | Kaédi, Mauritania | |
| 11 | 194.10 miles (312.38 km) SSW | Kayes Airport (KYS) | Kayes, Mali | |
| 12 | 197.98 miles (318.61 km) SW | Bakel Airport (BXE) | Bakel, Senegal | |
| 13 | 201.02 miles (323.51 km) SW | Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) | Matam, Senegal | |
| 14 | 227.41 miles (365.98 km) W | Abbaye Airport (BGH) | Boghe (Bogué), Mauritania | |
| 15 | 235.21 miles (378.53 km) E | Néma Airport (EMN) | Nema, Mauritania | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,388.84 miles (19,937.85 km) ESE | Tongoa Airport (TGH) | Tongoa, Shefa Province, Vanuatu | |
| 2 | 12,380.46 miles (19,924.37 km) E | Siwo Airport (EAE) | Sangafa, Emae, Shéfa, Vanuatu | |
| 3 | 12,371.42 miles (19,909.82 km) ESE | Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) | Port Vila, Vanuatu | |
| 4 | 12,355.62 miles (19,884.39 km) ESE | Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) | Lamen Bay, Epi Island, Shéfa Province, Vanuatu | |
| 5 | 12,331.50 miles (19,845.58 km) ESE | Malekoula Airport (LPM) | Lamap, Malampa, Vanuatu | |
| 6 | 12,330.00 miles (19,843.16 km) SE | Craig Cove Airport (CCV) | Craig Cove, Ambrym Island, Malampa, Vanuatu | |
| 7 | 12,329.97 miles (19,843.12 km) S | Dillon's Bay Airport (DLY) | Dillon's Bay, Erromango, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 8 | 12,324.44 miles (19,834.21 km) S | Ipota Airport (IPA) | Ipota, Erromango, Vanuatu | |
| 9 | 12,320.99 miles (19,828.67 km) SE | Lonorore Airport (LNE) | Lonorore, Pentecost Island, Pénama Province, Vanuatu | |
| 10 | 12,297.18 miles (19,790.34 km) SSE | Sara Airport (SSR) | Sara, Vanuatu | |
| 11 | 12,295.82 miles (19,788.16 km) S | Aniwa Airport (AWD) | Aniwa Island, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 12 | 12,294.43 miles (19,785.91 km) SE | Norsup Airport (NUS) | Norsup, Malakula island, Vanuatu | |
| 13 | 12,281.18 miles (19,764.60 km) SSE | Longana Airport (LOD) | Longana, Ambae Island, Pénama Province, Vanuatu | |
| 14 | 12,265.88 miles (19,739.98 km) SSE | Maewo-Naone Airport (MWF) | Maewo, Vanuatu | |
| 15 | 12,264.69 miles (19,738.06 km) SSW | Futuna Airport (FTA) | Futuna Island, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 4.47 miles (7.19 km) ENE | Rosario Seaplane Base (RSJ) | Orcas Island, Washington, United States | |
| 2 | 6.09 miles (9.80 km) SSW | Friday Harbor Seaplane Base (FBS) | Friday Harbor, Washington, United States | |
| 3 | 6.56 miles (10.56 km) NNE | Orcas Island Airport (ESD) | Eastsound, Washington, United States | |
| 4 | 7.24 miles (11.66 km) SSE | Fishermans Bay/LPS Seaplane Base (LPS) | Lopez Island, Washington, United States | |
| 5 | 7.33 miles (11.79 km) SSW | Friday Harbor Airport (FRD) | Friday Harbor, Washington, United States | |
| 6 | 9.30 miles (14.97 km) W | Roche Harbor Seaplane Base (RCE) | San Juan Island, Washington, United States | |
| 7 | 10.53 miles (16.95 km) SSE | Center Island Airport (CWS) | Center Island, Washington, United States | |
| 8 | 15.22 miles (24.49 km) NW | Bedwell Harbour Water Aerodrome (YBW) | Bedwell Harbour, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 9 | 15.77 miles (25.38 km) ESE | Anacortes Airport (OTS) | Anacortes, Washington, United States | |
| 10 | 21.52 miles (34.63 km) W | Victoria International Airport (YYJ) | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 11 | 22.60 miles (36.36 km) ENE | Bellingham International Airport (BLI) | Bellingham, Washington, United States | |
| 12 | 22.98 miles (36.98 km) SE | NAS Whidbey Island (NUW) | Oak Harbor, Washington, United States | |
| 13 | 23.25 miles (37.42 km) NW | Mayne Island Water Aerodrome (YAV) | Miner's Bay, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 14 | 23.89 miles (38.45 km) SW | Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 15 | 23.98 miles (38.59 km) WSW | Esquimalt Airport (YPF) | Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,718.25 miles (17,249.31 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,654.15 miles (17,146.14 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,586.20 miles (17,036.79 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,578.55 miles (17,024.48 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,571.56 miles (17,013.24 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,548.68 miles (16,976.42 km) S | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 7 | 10,547.68 miles (16,974.80 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,542.07 miles (16,965.77 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,537.67 miles (16,958.70 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,530.85 miles (16,947.72 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,519.11 miles (16,928.82 km) S | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 12 | 10,516.73 miles (16,925.00 km) ESE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,496.81 miles (16,892.93 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,488.87 miles (16,880.16 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 15 | 10,482.63 miles (16,870.11 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |