Nonstop flight route between Paphos, Cyprus and Birch Creek, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(34°43'5"N by 32°29'5"E)
Arrival Airport:
(66°16'26"N by 145°49'27"W)
Distance from PFO to KBC:
5,458.33 miles (8,784.31 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Paphos International Airport (PFO), Paphos, Cyprus and Birch Creek Airport (KBC), Birch Creek, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,458 miles (or 8,784 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 Paphos International Airport and Birch Creek 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 Paphos International Airport and Birch Creek Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PFO / LCPH |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Paphos, Cyprus |
| GPS Coordinates: | 34°43'5"N by 32°29'5"E |
| Area Served: | Paphos, Coral Bay, Polis |
| Operator/Owner: | Republic of Cyprus |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 41 feet (12 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PFO |
| More Information: | PFO Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KBC / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Birch Creek, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 66°16'26"N by 145°49'27"W |
| Area Served: | Birch Creek, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 450 feet (137 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KBC |
| More Information: | KBC Maps & Info |
Facts about Paphos International Airport (PFO):
- According to the airport operator, Paphos Airport served 1,744,011 passengers in 2007.
- Because of Paphos International Airport's relatively low elevation of 41 feet, planes can take off or land at Paphos 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.
- On 10 January 2012, Ryanair announced they were to open their 50th base in Paphos.
- In addition to being known as "Paphos International Airport", another name for PFO is "Διεθνής Αερολιμένας ΠάφουBaf Uluslararası Havaalanı".
- The closest airport to Paphos International Airport (PFO) is RAF Akrotiri (AKT), which is located 30 miles (48 kilometers) ESE of PFO.
- Paphos International Airport handled 224,279 passengers last year.
- The furthest airport from Paphos International Airport (PFO) is Rurutu Airport (RUR), which is located 11,557 miles (18,598 kilometers) away in Rurutu, French Polynesia.
- Paphos International Airport (PFO) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Birch Creek Airport (KBC):
- The closest airport to Birch Creek Airport (KBC) is Fort Yukon Airport (FYU), which is located 26 miles (42 kilometers) NE of KBC.
- In addition to being known as "Birch Creek Airport", another name for KBC is "Z91".
- Because of Birch Creek Airport's relatively low elevation of 450 feet, planes can take off or land at Birch Creek 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 furthest airport from Birch Creek Airport (KBC) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,178 miles (16,381 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- Birch Creek Airport (KBC) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 29.91 miles (48.13 km) ESE | RAF Akrotiri (AKT) | Akrotiri, Cyprus |     |
| 2 | 65.92 miles (106.09 km) E | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Larnaca, Cyprus | |
| 3 | 178.09 miles (286.61 km) NNW | Antalya Airport (AYT) | Antalya, Turkey | |
| 4 | 182.34 miles (293.44 km) ESE | Beirut Air Base (BEY) | Beirut, Lebanon | |
| 5 | 191.00 miles (307.38 km) WNW | Kastellorizo Public Airport (KZS) | Kastelorizo, Greece | |
| 6 | 197.43 miles (317.73 km) SE | Haifa Airport (HFA) | Haifa, Israel | |
| 7 | 200.61 miles (322.86 km) E | Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) | Kleyate / Tripoli, Lebanon | |
| 8 | 201.47 miles (324.24 km) ENE | Bassel al-Assad International Airport (LTK) | Latakia, Syria | |
| 9 | 206.28 miles (331.98 km) ESE | Kiryat Shmona Airport (KSW) | Kiryat Shmona (Qiryat Shemona), Israel | |
| 10 | 221.26 miles (356.09 km) NE | Adana Şakirpaşa Airport (ADA) | Adana, Turkey | |
| 11 | 223.52 miles (359.72 km) SE | Sde Dov Airport (SDV) | Tel Aviv, Israel | |
| 12 | 225.33 miles (362.63 km) N | Konya Airport (KYA) | Konya, Turkey | |
| 13 | 232.74 miles (374.56 km) SE | Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) | Lod (near Tel Aviv), Israel | |
| 14 | 241.81 miles (389.15 km) ENE | Hatay Airport (HTY) | Hatay, Turkey | |
| 15 | 246.93 miles (397.40 km) NNW | Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport (ISE) | Isparta, Turkey | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,556.54 miles (18,598.41 km) SSE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,350.00 miles (18,266.01 km) SE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 3 | 11,329.86 miles (18,233.60 km) SSW | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,329.85 miles (18,233.57 km) SW | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,264.32 miles (18,128.13 km) SSE | Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK) | Mauke Island, Cook Islands | |
| 6 | 11,244.03 miles (18,095.46 km) S | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,243.68 miles (18,094.90 km) SSW | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,241.25 miles (18,090.99 km) SE | Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) | Avarua, Cook Islands | |
| 9 | 11,238.36 miles (18,086.35 km) S | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,235.28 miles (18,081.39 km) SE | Mitiaro Island Airport (MOI) | Mitiaro Island, Cook Islands | |
| 11 | 11,230.35 miles (18,073.45 km) S | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,217.93 miles (18,053.46 km) SSW | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,172.25 miles (17,979.95 km) S | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,161.57 miles (17,962.76 km) SSW | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,147.21 miles (17,939.65 km) SSE | Bora Bora Airport (BOB) | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 26.09 miles (41.99 km) NE | Fort Yukon Airport (FYU) | Fort Yukon, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 44.34 miles (71.36 km) W | Beaver Airport (WBQ) | Beaver, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 52.89 miles (85.12 km) NNW | Venetie Airport (VEE) | Venetie, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 56.60 miles (91.09 km) SSE | Central Airport (CEM) | Central, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 57.91 miles (93.19 km) ESE | Circle City Airport (IRC) | Circle, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 62.97 miles (101.34 km) ENE | Chalkyitsik Airport (CIK) | Chalkyitsik, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 64.34 miles (103.55 km) SSE | Circle Hot Springs Airport (CHP) | Circle Hot Springs, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 91.98 miles (148.03 km) W | Stevens Village Airport (SVS) | Stevens Village, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 111.46 miles (179.38 km) NW | Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) | Chandalar Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 111.66 miles (179.69 km) SSW | Ladd Army Airfield (FBK) | Fairbanks / Fort Wainwright, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 114.92 miles (184.94 km) W | Five Mile Airport (FMC) | Five Mile, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 116.35 miles (187.24 km) SSW | Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 117.00 miles (188.30 km) SSW | Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 127.24 miles (204.78 km) SW | Minto Al Wright Airport (MNT) | Minto, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 127.36 miles (204.96 km) N | Arctic Village Airport (ARC) | Arctic Village, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,178.40 miles (16,380.51 km) SSE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,156.28 miles (16,344.90 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,155.66 miles (16,343.91 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,125.29 miles (16,295.03 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,115.55 miles (16,279.36 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,026.41 miles (16,135.90 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 9,984.62 miles (16,068.65 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 9,912.19 miles (15,952.09 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 9,906.13 miles (15,942.34 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 9,901.68 miles (15,935.16 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 9,901.07 miles (15,934.18 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 12 | 9,900.71 miles (15,933.61 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 13 | 9,899.80 miles (15,932.15 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 9,885.34 miles (15,908.88 km) SE | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM) | Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica | |
| 15 | 9,877.95 miles (15,896.98 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |