Nonstop flight route between Valdez, Alaska, United States and Kilaguni, Kenya:
Departure Airport:
(61°8'2"N by 146°14'53"W)
Arrival Airport:
(2°53'59"S by 38°4'26"E)
Distance from VDZ to ILU:
8,406.84 miles (13,529.47 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Valdez Airport (VDZ), Valdez, Alaska, United States and Kilaguni Airport (ILU), Kilaguni, Kenya would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,407 miles (or 13,529 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 Valdez Airport and Kilaguni 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 Valdez Airport and Kilaguni Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | VDZ / PAVD |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Valdez, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 61°8'2"N by 146°14'53"W |
| Area Served: | Valdez, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 121 feet (37 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from VDZ |
| More Information: | VDZ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ILU / HKKL |
| Airport Name: | Kilaguni Airport |
| Location: | Kilaguni, Kenya |
| GPS Coordinates: | 2°53'59"S by 38°4'26"E |
| Area Served: | Kilaguni, Kenya |
| Operator/Owner: | Kenya Airports Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public, Civilian |
| Elevation: | 2750 feet (838 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ILU |
| More Information: | ILU Maps & Info |
Facts about Valdez Airport (VDZ):
- The closest airport to Valdez Airport (VDZ) is Tatitlek Airport (TEK), which is located 23 miles (38 kilometers) SW of VDZ.
- Because of Valdez Airport's relatively low elevation of 121 feet, planes can take off or land at Valdez 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.
- Valdez Airport (VDZ) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "Valdez Airport", another name for VDZ is "Pioneer Field".
- The furthest airport from Valdez Airport (VDZ) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,526 miles (16,940 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Facts about Kilaguni Airport (ILU):
- The furthest airport from Kilaguni Airport (ILU) is Atuona Airport (AUQ), which is located 11,539 miles (18,570 kilometers) away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Kilaguni Airport (ILU) is Amboseli Airport (ASV), which is located 60 miles (96 kilometers) WNW of ILU.
- Kilaguni Airport is a small airport that serves the location of Kilaguni and the adjacent areas of Tsavo National Park.
- Kilaguni Airport (ILU) has 2 runways.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 23.37 miles (37.61 km) SW | Tatitlek Airport (TEK) | Tatitlek, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 44.39 miles (71.43 km) SSE | Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) | Cordova, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 49.24 miles (79.24 km) S | Boswell Bay Airport (BSW) | Boswell Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 51.41 miles (82.74 km) SSE | Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) | Cordova, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 64.01 miles (103.02 km) NNE | Copper Center Airport (CZC) | Copper Center, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 75.21 miles (121.03 km) NNE | Gulkana Airport (GKN) | Gulkana, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 93.94 miles (151.19 km) SW | Chenega Bay Airport (NCN) | Chenega, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 99.29 miles (159.79 km) WNW | Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) | Palmer, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 112.97 miles (181.81 km) ENE | McCarthy Airport (MXY) | McCarthy, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 113.13 miles (182.06 km) WNW | Wasilla Airport (WWA) | Wasilla, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 113.73 miles (183.02 km) W | Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) | Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 116.38 miles (187.30 km) S | Middleton Island Airport (MDO) | Middleton Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 118.72 miles (191.07 km) W | Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 119.22 miles (191.87 km) E | May Creek Airport (MYK) | May Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 119.91 miles (192.98 km) W | Merrill Field (MRI) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,526.27 miles (16,940.34 km) SSE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,506.66 miles (16,908.78 km) SSE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,495.40 miles (16,890.66 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,477.23 miles (16,861.42 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,442.56 miles (16,805.63 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,379.60 miles (16,704.30 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,339.29 miles (16,639.43 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,265.52 miles (16,520.71 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,258.80 miles (16,509.90 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,255.80 miles (16,505.07 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,255.79 miles (16,505.06 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,254.69 miles (16,503.29 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,251.43 miles (16,498.03 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,230.04 miles (16,463.60 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,225.52 miles (16,456.34 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 59.58 miles (95.89 km) WNW | Amboseli Airport (ASV) | Amboseli, Kenya | |
| 2 | 60.73 miles (97.73 km) WSW | Moshi Airport (QSI) | Moshi, Tanzania | |
| 3 | 78.05 miles (125.61 km) WSW | Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) | Kilimanjaro, Tanzania | |
| 4 | 105.23 miles (169.35 km) WSW | Arusha Airport (ARK) | Arusha, Tanzania | |
| 5 | 130.91 miles (210.67 km) SE | Moi International Airport (MBA) | Mombasa, Kenya | |
| 6 | 134.99 miles (217.24 km) NW | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | Nairobi, Kenya | |
| 7 | 136.43 miles (219.57 km) ESE | Bamburi Airport (BMQ) | Bamburi, Kenya | |
| 8 | 139.54 miles (224.57 km) NW | Wilson Airport (WIL) | Nairobi, Kenya | |
| 9 | 141.48 miles (227.68 km) E | Malindi Airport (MYD) | Malindi, Kenya | |
| 10 | 159.05 miles (255.96 km) WSW | Lake Manyara Airport (LKY) | Lake Manyara, Tanzania | |
| 11 | 163.85 miles (263.69 km) NE | Hola Airport (HOA) | Hola, Kenya | |
| 12 | 200.15 miles (322.11 km) NNE | Garissa Airport (GAS) | Garissa, Kenya | |
| 13 | 200.90 miles (323.32 km) ENE | Manda Airport (LAU) | Lamu, Kenya | |
| 14 | 208.69 miles (335.86 km) NNW | Nanyuki Airfield (NYK) | Nanyuki, Kenya | |
| 15 | 231.80 miles (373.05 km) ENE | Kiwayu Airport (KWY) | Kiwayu, Kenya | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,538.81 miles (18,569.87 km) SSW | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,370.24 miles (18,298.59 km) E | Cassidy International Airport (CXI) | Christmas Island, Kiribati | |
| 3 | 11,205.73 miles (18,033.84 km) SSE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,203.37 miles (18,030.03 km) SSE | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,142.55 miles (17,932.15 km) SSE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,141.44 miles (17,930.37 km) S | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,127.15 miles (17,907.37 km) S | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,124.15 miles (17,902.54 km) SSE | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,124.11 miles (17,902.47 km) SSE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,102.62 miles (17,867.90 km) S | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,085.15 miles (17,839.77 km) S | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,016.54 miles (17,729.36 km) S | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,986.05 miles (17,680.29 km) S | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,975.79 miles (17,663.78 km) NE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 10,947.90 miles (17,618.89 km) SSE | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |