Nonstop flight route between Tuntutuliak, Alaska, United States and Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, Illinois, United States:
Departure Airport:
(60°20'7"N by 162°40'0"W)
Arrival Airport:
(42°6'51"N by 87°54'6"W)
Distance from WTL to PWK:
3,262.55 miles (5,250.55 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL), Tuntutuliak, Alaska, United States and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, Illinois, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,263 miles (or 5,251 kilometers).
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Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | WTL / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Tuntutuliak, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 60°20'7"N by 162°40'0"W |
| Area Served: | Tuntutuliak, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 16 feet (5 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from WTL |
| More Information: | WTL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PWK / KPWK |
| Airport Name: | Chicago Executive Airport |
| Location: | Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, Illinois, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 42°6'51"N by 87°54'6"W |
| Area Served: | Chicago |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Prospect Heights and Village of Wheeling |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 647 feet (197 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PWK |
| More Information: | PWK Maps & Info |
Facts about Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL):
- The closest airport to Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL) is Eek Airport (EEK), which is located 23 miles (37 kilometers) ESE of WTL.
- In addition to being known as "Tuntutuliak Airport", another name for WTL is "A61".
- Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL) is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which is located 10,614 miles (17,082 kilometers) away in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Because of Tuntutuliak Airport's relatively low elevation of 16 feet, planes can take off or land at Tuntutuliak 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.
Facts about Chicago Executive Airport (PWK):
- The airport opened in 1925 as Gauthier's Flying Field.
- Because of Chicago Executive Airport's relatively low elevation of 647 feet, planes can take off or land at Chicago Executive 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.
- Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) has 3 runways.
- The furthest airport from Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,069 miles (17,813 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), which is located only 9 miles (15 kilometers) S of PWK.
- Tenants of the airport include two national fixed base operators, Atlantic Aviation and Signature Flight Support, who provide fueling and handling for transient aircraft and a significant portion of the locally based aircraft.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 22.94 miles (36.92 km) ESE | Eek Airport (EEK) | Eek, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 26.90 miles (43.29 km) SSW | Kongiganak Airport (KKH) | Kongiganak, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 33.91 miles (54.57 km) NE | Napakiak Airport (WNA) | Napakiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 37.49 miles (60.33 km) N | Kasigluk Airport (KUK) | Kasigluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 39.07 miles (62.88 km) NNE | Atmautluak Airport (ATT) | Atmautluak, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 39.47 miles (63.52 km) NE | Napaskiak Airport (PKA) | Napaskiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 40.17 miles (64.65 km) N | Nunapitchuk Airport (NUP) | Nunapitchuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 41.62 miles (66.98 km) NE | Bethel Airport (BET) | Bethel, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 44.01 miles (70.83 km) NE | Bethel Seaplane Base (JBT) | Bethel, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 49.10 miles (79.02 km) SE | Quinhagak Airport (KWN) | Quinhagak, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 52.09 miles (83.84 km) NE | Kwethluk Airport (KWT) | Kwethluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 54.53 miles (87.76 km) WSW | Kipnuk Airport (KPN) | Kipnuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 56.98 miles (91.69 km) WSW | Chefornak Airport (CYF) | Chefornak, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 62.51 miles (100.61 km) NE | Akiak Airport (AKI) | Akiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 70.03 miles (112.71 km) W | Nightmute Airport (NME) | Nightmute, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,614.20 miles (17,081.86 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,603.52 miles (17,064.66 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,578.39 miles (17,024.22 km) SSW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,536.83 miles (16,957.34 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,491.55 miles (16,884.46 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,380.98 miles (16,706.53 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,318.92 miles (16,606.65 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,314.12 miles (16,598.93 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,290.10 miles (16,560.26 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,290.10 miles (16,560.26 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,277.66 miles (16,540.25 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,271.86 miles (16,530.91 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,268.93 miles (16,526.20 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,263.04 miles (16,516.72 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,251.51 miles (16,498.16 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 9.37 miles (15.08 km) S | Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| 2 | 21.35 miles (34.37 km) N | Waukegan National Airport (UGN) | Chicago / Waukegan, Illinois, United States | |
| 3 | 22.84 miles (36.76 km) SW | DuPage Airport (DPA) | West Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| 4 | 23.93 miles (38.51 km) SSE | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| 5 | 33.29 miles (53.57 km) N | Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) | Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 6 | 36.43 miles (58.62 km) SSW | Lewis University Airport (LOT) | Chicago / Romeoville, Illinois, United States | |
| 7 | 37.80 miles (60.84 km) SW | Chicago/Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) | Aurora, Illinois, United States | |
| 8 | 42.61 miles (68.58 km) SE | Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) | Gary, Indiana (near Chicago), United States | |
| 9 | 43.55 miles (70.09 km) SSW | Joliet Regional Airport (JOT) | Joliet, Illinois, United States | |
| 10 | 44.88 miles (72.22 km) N | John H. Batten Airport (RAC) | Racine, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 11 | 57.56 miles (92.63 km) N | General Mitchell International AirportMitchell Field (MKE) | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 12 | 61.49 miles (98.96 km) W | Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) | Rockford, Illinois, United States | |
| 13 | 62.39 miles (100.41 km) ESE | Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) | Michigan City, Indiana, United States | |
| 14 | 64.84 miles (104.36 km) SE | Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States | |
| 15 | 66.28 miles (106.66 km) NNW | Waukesha County Airport (UES) | Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,068.74 miles (17,813.36 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,045.29 miles (17,775.63 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,029.17 miles (17,749.68 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,020.49 miles (17,735.71 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,974.65 miles (17,661.94 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,968.23 miles (17,651.61 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,961.86 miles (17,641.35 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,951.52 miles (17,624.72 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,934.47 miles (17,597.28 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,926.51 miles (17,584.47 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,874.64 miles (17,500.99 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,842.14 miles (17,448.69 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,833.27 miles (17,434.42 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,823.23 miles (17,418.26 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,781.52 miles (17,351.13 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |