Nonstop flight route between Aleknagik, Alaska, United States and Kokoda, Papua New Guinea:
Departure Airport:
(59°16'56"N by 158°37'4"W)
Arrival Airport:
(8°52'59"S by 147°43'59"E)
Distance from WKK to KKD:
5,556.64 miles (8,942.52 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Aleknagik Airport (WKK), Aleknagik, Alaska, United States and Kokoda Airport (KKD), Kokoda, Papua New Guinea would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,557 miles (or 8,943 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 Aleknagik Airport and Kokoda 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 Aleknagik Airport and Kokoda Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | WKK / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Aleknagik, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°16'56"N by 158°37'4"W |
| Area Served: | Aleknagik, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 66 feet (20 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from WKK |
| More Information: | WKK Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KKD / AYKO |
| Airport Name: | Kokoda Airport |
| Location: | Kokoda, Papua New Guinea |
| GPS Coordinates: | 8°52'59"S by 147°43'59"E |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from KKD |
| More Information: | KKD Maps & Info |
Facts about Aleknagik Airport (WKK):
- Aleknagik Airport, also known as Aleknagik Airport, is a state-owned, public-use airport located one nautical mile east of the central business district of Aleknagik, a city in the Dillingham Census Area of the U.S.
- In addition to being known as "Aleknagik Airport", another name for WKK is "5A8".
- The furthest airport from Aleknagik Airport (WKK) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,690 miles (17,204 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- It has a single runway and an FAA location identifier of 5A8, while Aleknagik Seaplane Base uses an FAA identifier of Z33.
- Because of Aleknagik Airport's relatively low elevation of 66 feet, planes can take off or land at Aleknagik 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.
- Aleknagik Airport (WKK) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Aleknagik Airport (WKK) is Dillingham Airport (DLG), which is located only 17 miles (27 kilometers) SSE of WKK.
Facts about Kokoda Airport (KKD):
- The closest airport to Kokoda Airport (KKD) is Efogi Airport (EFG), which is located only 19 miles (31 kilometers) SSW of KKD.
- The furthest airport from Kokoda Airport (KKD) is São Filipe Airport (SFL), which is located 11,767 miles (18,937 kilometers) away in Fogo, Cape Verde.
- Because of Kokoda Airport's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Kokoda 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 16.90 miles (27.20 km) SSE | Dillingham Airport (DLG) | Dillingham, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 25.41 miles (40.90 km) SW | Manokotak Airport (KMO) | Manokotak, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 31.17 miles (50.17 km) S | Clarks Point Airport (CLP) | Clarks Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 40.69 miles (65.49 km) E | Ekwok Airport (KEK) | Ekwok, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 41.36 miles (66.56 km) SE | Portage Creek Airport (PCA) | Portage Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 45.35 miles (72.99 km) ENE | New Stuyahok Airport (KNW) | New Stuyahok, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 56.66 miles (91.18 km) ENE | Koliganek Airport (KGK) | Koliganek, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 60.40 miles (97.21 km) WSW | Twin Hills Airport (TWA) | Twin Hills, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 63.13 miles (101.60 km) E | Levelock Airport (KLL) | Levelock, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 64.96 miles (104.54 km) WSW | Togiak Airport (TOG) | Togiak Village, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 68.36 miles (110.02 km) ESE | Naknek Airport (NNK) | Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 70.09 miles (112.80 km) SE | South Naknek Airport (WSN) | South Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 81.67 miles (131.43 km) ESE | King Salmon Airport (AKN) | King Salmon, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 87.91 miles (141.48 km) SSE | Egegik Airport (EGX) | Egegik, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 95.84 miles (154.24 km) E | Igiugig Airport (IGG) | Igiugig, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,689.81 miles (17,203.54 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,683.21 miles (17,192.91 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,678.24 miles (17,184.92 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,641.37 miles (17,125.58 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,599.24 miles (17,057.78 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,490.67 miles (16,883.06 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,428.90 miles (16,783.64 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,381.75 miles (16,707.77 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,381.25 miles (16,706.96 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,378.32 miles (16,702.25 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,377.47 miles (16,700.88 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,370.48 miles (16,689.62 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,360.40 miles (16,673.41 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,360.40 miles (16,673.41 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,356.00 miles (16,666.32 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 19.49 miles (31.36 km) SSW | Efogi Airport (EFG) | Efogi, Papua New Guinea | |
| 2 | 19.81 miles (31.88 km) SSW | Haelogo Airport (HEO) | Haelogo, Papua New Guinea | |
| 3 | 49.85 miles (80.23 km) WNW | Fane Airport (FNE) | Fane, Papua New Guinea | |
| 4 | 52.20 miles (84.00 km) SW | Jacksons International Airport (POM) | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | |
| 5 | 101.98 miles (164.12 km) ESE | Wanigela Airport (AGL) | Wanigela, Papua New Guinea | |
| 6 | 110.49 miles (177.82 km) SE | Abau Airport (ABW) | Abau, Papua New Guinea | |
| 7 | 133.89 miles (215.47 km) ESE | Agaun Airport (AUP) | Agaun, Papua New Guinea | |
| 8 | 136.98 miles (220.45 km) NNW | Bulolo Airport (BUL) | Bulolo, Papua New Guinea | |
| 9 | 148.38 miles (238.79 km) WNW | Kerema Airport (KMA) | Kerema, Papua New Guinea | |
| 10 | 156.42 miles (251.74 km) N | Finschhafen Airport (FIN) | Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | |
| 11 | 173.33 miles (278.95 km) WNW | Ihu Airport (IHU) | Ihu, Papua New Guinea | |
| 12 | 174.08 miles (280.15 km) NNW | Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) | Lae, Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea | |
| 13 | 178.88 miles (287.88 km) E | Vivigani Airport (VIV) | Vivigani, Goodenough Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 14 | 182.62 miles (293.90 km) NW | Andakombe Airport (ADC) | Andakombe, Papua New Guinea | |
| 15 | 202.78 miles (326.34 km) ESE | Gurney Airport (GUR) | Alotau, Papua New Guinea | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,766.93 miles (18,936.98 km) NW | São Filipe Airport (SFL) | Fogo, Cape Verde | |
| 2 | 11,752.69 miles (18,914.08 km) NW | Mosteiros Airport (MTI) | Mosteiros, Cape Verde | |
| 3 | 11,711.82 miles (18,848.29 km) NW | Praia International Airport (RAI) | Praia, Cape Verde | |
| 4 | 11,703.91 miles (18,835.56 km) NW | Cesária Évora International Airport (VXE) | São Vicente, Cape Verde | |
| 5 | 11,687.38 miles (18,808.96 km) NW | Maio Airport (MMO) | Maio, Cape Verde | |
| 6 | 11,686.29 miles (18,807.21 km) NW | Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) | Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde | |
| 7 | 11,680.30 miles (18,797.57 km) NW | Preguiça Airport (SNE) | São Nicolau, Cape Verde | |
| 8 | 11,630.16 miles (18,716.88 km) NW | Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) | Boa Vista, Cape Verde | |
| 9 | 11,607.17 miles (18,679.88 km) NW | Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) | Sal Island, Cape Verde | |
| 10 | 11,556.63 miles (18,598.55 km) N | Governador Carlos Wilson Airport (FEN) | Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil | |
| 11 | 11,461.47 miles (18,445.40 km) NNE | Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) | Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil | |
| 12 | 11,402.67 miles (18,350.77 km) NNE | Gov. Dix-Sept Rosado Airport (MVF) | Mossoro, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil | |
| 13 | 11,394.37 miles (18,337.42 km) NNE | Augusto Severo International Airport (NAT) | Natal, Brazil | |
| 14 | 11,394.28 miles (18,337.27 km) NE | Parnaíba–Prefeito Dr. João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB) | Parnaiba, Piaui, Brazil | |
| 15 | 11,359.20 miles (18,280.82 km) WNW | Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) | Dakar, Senegal | |