Nonstop flight route between Bourg-en-Bresse, France and Galena, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(46°12'20"N by 5°17'30"E)
Arrival Airport:
(64°44'9"N by 156°56'15"W)
Distance from XBK to GAL:
4,711.55 miles (7,582.49 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Bourg - Ceyzériat Airport (XBK), Bourg-en-Bresse, France and Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL), Galena, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,712 miles (or 7,582 kilometers).
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Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | XBK / LFHS |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Bourg-en-Bresse, France |
| GPS Coordinates: | 46°12'20"N by 5°17'30"E |
| Area Served: | Bourg-en-Bresse, France |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 857 feet (261 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from XBK |
| More Information: | XBK Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GAL / PAGA |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Galena, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 64°44'9"N by 156°56'15"W |
| Area Served: | Galena, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 153 feet (47 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GAL |
| More Information: | GAL Maps & Info |
Facts about Bourg - Ceyzériat Airport (XBK):
- The furthest airport from Bourg - Ceyzériat Airport (XBK) is Chatham Islands (CHT), which is nearly antipodal to Bourg - Ceyzériat Airport (meaning Bourg - Ceyzériat Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Chatham Islands), and is located 12,251 miles (19,715 kilometers) away in Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand.
- Bourg - Ceyzériat Airport (XBK) has 2 runways.
- In addition to being known as "Bourg - Ceyzériat Airport", another name for XBK is "Aéroport de Bourg - Ceyzériat".
- The airport is open 24 hour and offers Pilot Controlled Lighting for Night VFR flights.
- There is no scheduled commercial air service at this time.
- The closest airport to Bourg - Ceyzériat Airport (XBK) is Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), which is located 35 miles (56 kilometers) SSW of XBK.
- Because of Bourg - Ceyzériat Airport's relatively low elevation of 857 feet, planes can take off or land at Bourg - Ceyzériat 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 Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL):
- As Galena Air Force Base, it was used by the USAF during the Cold War as an interceptor base for aircraft patrolling the western areas of Alaska.
- Because of Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport's relatively low elevation of 153 feet, planes can take off or land at Edward G. Pitka Sr. 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.
- In addition to being known as "Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport", another name for GAL is "(former Galena Air Force Base)".
- The furthest airport from Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,313 miles (16,598 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- The closest airport to Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) is Koyukuk Airport (KYU), which is located 25 miles (41 kilometers) WNW of GAL.
- Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) has 2 runways.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 34.67 miles (55.80 km) SSW | Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) | Lyon, France |     |
| 2 | 37.00 miles (59.55 km) SSW | Lyon–Bron Airport (LYN) | Lyon, France | |
| 3 | 39.16 miles (63.02 km) E | Geneva International Airport (GVA) | Geneva, Switzerland | |
| 4 | 46.70 miles (75.16 km) E | Annemasse Aerodrome (QNJ) | Annemasse, France | |
| 5 | 48.27 miles (77.68 km) SE | Chambéry Airport (CMF) | Chambéry, France | |
| 6 | 58.24 miles (93.73 km) S | Grenoble–Isère Airport (GNB) | Grenoble, France | |
| 7 | 58.24 miles (93.74 km) N | Dole - Jura Airport (DLE) | Dole, France | |
| 8 | 66.36 miles (106.79 km) SW | Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon Airport (EBU) | Saint-Étienne / Bouthéon, France | |
| 9 | 67.38 miles (108.44 km) ENE | Lausanne Airport (QLS) | Lausanne, Switzerland | |
| 10 | 70.28 miles (113.10 km) ESE | Megève Aerodrome (MVV) | Megève, France | |
| 11 | 74.44 miles (119.79 km) N | Dijon Air Base (DIJ) | Dijon, France | |
| 12 | 78.54 miles (126.39 km) NNE | Besançon - La Vèze Aerodrome (QBQ) | Besançon / La Vèze, France | |
| 13 | 82.92 miles (133.44 km) SE | Méribel Airport (MFX) | Meribel, France | |
| 14 | 85.44 miles (137.50 km) SE | Courchevel Airport (CVF) | Courchevel, France | |
| 15 | 86.21 miles (138.75 km) SSE | Alpe d'Huez Airport (AHZ) | Alpe d'Huez, France | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,250.55 miles (19,715.29 km) SSE | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 2 | 11,834.01 miles (19,044.94 km) ESE | Hood Aerodrome (MRO) | Masterton, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 11,815.19 miles (19,014.65 km) ESE | Wellington International Airport (WLG) | Wellington, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 11,806.10 miles (19,000.03 km) SE | Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) | Napier, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 11,804.96 miles (18,998.19 km) ESE | Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) | Paraparaumu Beach, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 11,803.43 miles (18,995.74 km) ESE | Kaikoura Aerodrome (KBZ) | Kaikoura, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 11,803.34 miles (18,995.59 km) SE | Palmerston North Airport (PMR) | Palmerston North, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 11,796.60 miles (18,984.74 km) SE | Gisborne Airport (GIS) | Gisborne, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 11,785.04 miles (18,966.13 km) ESE | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 11,783.02 miles (18,962.89 km) ESE | Woodbourne Airport (BHE) | Blenheim, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 11,763.61 miles (18,931.65 km) SE | Wanganui Airport (WAG) | Wanganui, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 11,760.09 miles (18,925.98 km) E | Ashburton Aerodrome (ASG) | Ashburton, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 11,746.58 miles (18,904.24 km) ESE | Nelson AirportTe Papa Waka Rererangi o Whakatū (NSN) | Nelson, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 11,745.37 miles (18,902.30 km) E | Oamaru Airport (OAM) | Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 11,741.08 miles (18,895.39 km) E | Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) (TIU) | Timaru, New Zealand | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 25.24 miles (40.63 km) WNW | Koyukuk Airport (KYU) | Koyukuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 33.53 miles (53.95 km) W | Nulato Airport (NUL) | Nulato, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 43.28 miles (69.66 km) E | Ruby Airport (RBY) | Ruby, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 60.86 miles (97.94 km) WSW | Kaltag Airport (KAL) | Kaltag, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 68.58 miles (110.37 km) NNE | Huslia Airport (HSL) | Huslia, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 83.93 miles (135.07 km) SSE | Bear Creek 3 Airport (BCC) | Bear Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 118.39 miles (190.53 km) NE | Hughes Airport (HUS) | Hughes, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 123.53 miles (198.81 km) SSE | Takotna Airport (TCT) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 124.64 miles (200.60 km) W | Koyuk Alfred Adams Airport (KKA) | Koyuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 127.30 miles (204.87 km) NE | Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO) | Utopia Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 127.43 miles (205.08 km) WNW | Haycock Airport (HAY) | Haycock, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 129.61 miles (208.58 km) WSW | Unalakleet Airport (UNK) | Unalakleet, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 129.70 miles (208.73 km) W | Shaktoolik Airport (SKK) | Shaktoolik, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 129.70 miles (208.73 km) SSE | McGrath Airport (MCG) | McGrath, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 130.57 miles (210.14 km) SSE | Tatalina LRRS Airport (TLJ) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,313.41 miles (16,597.78 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,309.38 miles (16,591.29 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,302.73 miles (16,580.59 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,276.31 miles (16,538.08 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,237.19 miles (16,475.12 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,131.03 miles (16,304.27 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,076.40 miles (16,216.36 km) SE | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM) | Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica | |
| 8 | 10,075.25 miles (16,214.50 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,017.04 miles (16,120.83 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,016.20 miles (16,119.47 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,015.87 miles (16,118.95 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,008.98 miles (16,107.85 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,001.06 miles (16,095.11 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 14 | 9,991.80 miles (16,080.21 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 9,991.52 miles (16,079.76 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |