Nonstop flight route between Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada and Aktau, Kazakhstan:
Departure Airport:
(50°19'49"N by 105°33'33"W)
Arrival Airport:
(43°51'35"N by 51°5'30"E)
Distance from YMJ to SCO:
5,779.02 miles (9,300.40 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between CFB Moose Jaw (YMJ), Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada and Aktau International Airport (SCO), Aktau, Kazakhstan would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,779 miles (or 9,300 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 CFB Moose Jaw and Aktau 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 CFB Moose Jaw and Aktau 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: | YMJ / CYMJ |
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| Location: | Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 50°19'49"N by 105°33'33"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Government of Canada |
| Airport Type: | Military |
| Elevation: | 1892 feet (577 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YMJ |
| More Information: | YMJ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SCO / UATE |
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| Location: | Aktau, Kazakhstan |
| GPS Coordinates: | 43°51'35"N by 51°5'30"E |
| Area Served: | Aktau |
| Operator/Owner: | JSC "Aktau International Airport" |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 72 feet (22 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SCO |
| More Information: | SCO Maps & Info |
Facts about CFB Moose Jaw (YMJ):
- The furthest airport from CFB Moose Jaw (YMJ) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,239 miles (16,478 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- The Institute for stained glass in Canada has documented the stained glass at RCAF Base Chapel.
- In addition to being known as "CFB Moose Jaw", another name for YMJ is "Moose Jaw/Air Vice Marshal C.M. McEwen Airport".
- The closest airport to CFB Moose Jaw (YMJ) is Regina International Airport (YQR), which is located 40 miles (64 kilometers) E of YMJ.
- The airport is classified as an airport of entry by NAV CANADA and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency.
- CFB Moose Jaw (YMJ) has 3 runways.
Facts about Aktau International Airport (SCO):
- In November 1996 was established joint stock company "Aktau International Airport".
- In addition to being known as "Aktau International Airport", other names for SCO include "Ақтау халықаралық әуежайы" and "Международный аэропорт Актау".
- The new terminal was completed in 2009.
- Because of Aktau International Airport's relatively low elevation of 72 feet, planes can take off or land at Aktau International 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 closest airport to Aktau International Airport (SCO) is Makhachkala International Airport "Uytash" (MCX), which is located 187 miles (301 kilometers) WSW of SCO.
- The furthest airport from Aktau International Airport (SCO) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 10,962 miles (17,641 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- Aktau International Airport (SCO) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 39.97 miles (64.33 km) E | Regina International Airport (YQR) | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |     |
| 2 | 94.09 miles (151.42 km) W | Swift Current Airport (YYN) | Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 3 | 116.18 miles (186.97 km) SSE | Sher-Wood Airport (PWD) | Plentywood, Montana, United States | |
| 4 | 136.40 miles (219.51 km) NNW | Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 5 | 139.20 miles (224.02 km) ESE | Estevan Regional Aerodrome (YEN) | Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 6 | 149.88 miles (241.22 km) ENE | Yorkton Municipal Airport (YQV) | Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 7 | 153.86 miles (247.62 km) SSW | Glasgow International Airport (GGW) | Glasgow, Montana, United States | |
| 8 | 154.48 miles (248.62 km) S | L. M. Clayton Airport (OLF) | Wolf Point, Montana, United States | |
| 9 | 171.99 miles (276.80 km) SSE | Sloulin Field International Airport (ISN) | Williston, North Dakota, United States | |
| 10 | 177.68 miles (285.95 km) WNW | Kindersley Regional Airport (YKY) | Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 11 | 184.65 miles (297.16 km) NNE | Tisdale Airport (YTT) | Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 12 | 191.53 miles (308.24 km) SSE | Sidney-Richland Municipal Airport (SDY) | Sidney, Montana, United States | |
| 13 | 199.34 miles (320.80 km) N | Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport (YPA) | Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 14 | 204.19 miles (328.61 km) NNW | North Battleford Airport (YQW) | North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada | |
| 15 | 216.84 miles (348.96 km) SSW | Jordan Airport (JDN) | Jordan, Montana, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,238.82 miles (16,477.75 km) SSE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,181.75 miles (16,385.89 km) SE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 3 | 10,177.29 miles (16,378.73 km) SSE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 4 | 10,158.10 miles (16,347.84 km) SE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 5 | 10,156.43 miles (16,345.15 km) SE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 6 | 10,104.77 miles (16,262.01 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,080.74 miles (16,223.34 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,075.26 miles (16,214.51 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,061.82 miles (16,192.88 km) SE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,054.62 miles (16,181.31 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,033.25 miles (16,146.91 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 9,996.19 miles (16,087.26 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 9,985.96 miles (16,070.81 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 9,984.13 miles (16,067.86 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 9,975.85 miles (16,054.54 km) SE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 187.26 miles (301.36 km) WSW | Makhachkala International Airport "Uytash" (MCX) | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia | |
| 2 | 225.14 miles (362.33 km) NW | Narimanovo Airport (ASF) | Astrakhan, Russia | |
| 3 | 228.13 miles (367.14 km) N | Atyrau International Airport (GUW) | Atyrau, Kazakhstan | |
| 4 | 240.43 miles (386.93 km) SSW | Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) | Baku, Azerbaijan | |
| 5 | 271.61 miles (437.11 km) W | Grozny Airport (GRV) | Grozny, Russia | |
| 6 | 275.01 miles (442.59 km) WSW | Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU) | Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | |
| 7 | 280.15 miles (450.86 km) SSE | Turkmenbashi International Airport (KRW) | Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan | |
| 8 | 306.43 miles (493.15 km) W | Magas Airport (IGT) | Magas, Republic of Ingushetia, Russia | |
| 9 | 325.58 miles (523.97 km) SW | Ganja International Airport (KVD) | Ganja, Azerbaijan | |
| 10 | 327.91 miles (527.71 km) W | Beslan Airport (OGZ) | Beslan / Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia–Alania, Russia | |
| 11 | 346.04 miles (556.89 km) WSW | Tbilisi Airport (TBS) | Tbilisi, Georgia | |
| 12 | 371.85 miles (598.44 km) SSW | Lankaran International Airport (LLK) | Lankaran, Azerbaijan | |
| 13 | 372.43 miles (599.37 km) WNW | Elista International Airport (ESL) | Elista, Kalmykia, Russia | |
| 14 | 373.05 miles (600.36 km) W | Nalchik Airport (NAL) | Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia | |
| 15 | 398.46 miles (641.26 km) W | Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) | Mineralnye Vody, Russia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,961.62 miles (17,640.98 km) SSE | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 10,853.71 miles (17,467.30 km) SW | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 3 | 10,747.68 miles (17,296.68 km) SSE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 10,645.46 miles (17,132.17 km) SSE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 10,608.68 miles (17,072.97 km) SSE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 10,522.61 miles (16,934.45 km) SSE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 10,480.24 miles (16,866.26 km) SE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 10,375.79 miles (16,698.17 km) SSE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 10,364.98 miles (16,680.78 km) SSE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,364.43 miles (16,679.89 km) SSE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,356.95 miles (16,667.85 km) SSE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,279.36 miles (16,542.98 km) SSE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,256.02 miles (16,505.43 km) SE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,247.12 miles (16,491.10 km) SE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,228.54 miles (16,461.20 km) SSE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |