Nonstop flight route between Tofino, British Columbia, Canada and Alotau, Papua New Guinea:
Departure Airport:
(49°4'55"N by 125°46'20"W)
Arrival Airport:
(10°18'41"S by 150°20'0"E)
Distance from YAZ to GUR:
6,482.70 miles (10,432.88 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ), Tofino, British Columbia, Canada and Gurney Airport (GUR), Alotau, Papua New Guinea would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,483 miles (or 10,433 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 Tofino/Long Beach Airport and Gurney 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 Tofino/Long Beach Airport and Gurney Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YAZ / CYAZ |
| Airport Name: | Tofino/Long Beach Airport |
| Location: | Tofino, British Columbia, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 49°4'55"N by 125°46'20"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 80 feet (24 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YAZ |
| More Information: | YAZ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GUR / AYGN |
| Airport Name: | Gurney Airport |
| Location: | Alotau, Papua New Guinea |
| GPS Coordinates: | 10°18'41"S by 150°20'0"E |
| Area Served: | Alotau, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 89 feet (27 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GUR |
| More Information: | GUR Maps & Info |
Facts about Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ):
- Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) has 3 runways.
- Because of Tofino/Long Beach Airport's relatively low elevation of 80 feet, planes can take off or land at Tofino/Long Beach 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 Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) is Tofino Harbour Water Aerodrome (YTP), which is located only 8 miles (13 kilometers) NW of YAZ.
- The furthest airport from Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,730 miles (17,268 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
Facts about Gurney Airport (GUR):
- Gurney Airport (GUR) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Gurney Airport (GUR) is São Filipe Airport (SFL), which is located 11,966 miles (19,257 kilometers) away in Fogo, Cape Verde.
- Built by the US Army 96th Engineer General Service Regiment, Company E of 46th Engineer General Service Regiment and No.
- The closest airport to Gurney Airport (GUR) is Vivigani Airport (VIV), which is located 69 miles (112 kilometers) N of GUR.
- Because of Gurney Airport's relatively low elevation of 89 feet, planes can take off or land at Gurney 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 | 8.02 miles (12.91 km) NW | Tofino Harbour Water Aerodrome (YTP) | Tofino, British Columbia, Canada |     |
| 2 | 33.53 miles (53.97 km) ESE | Bamfield Water Aerodrome (YBF) | Bamfield, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 3 | 41.44 miles (66.69 km) ENE | Alberni Valley Regional Airport (YPB) | Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 4 | 54.48 miles (87.68 km) NE | Courtenay Airpark (YCA) | Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 5 | 58.93 miles (94.84 km) NE | CFB Comox (YQQ) | Comox, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 6 | 64.13 miles (103.21 km) NNE | Campbell River Airport (YBL) | Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 7 | 64.67 miles (104.08 km) ENE | Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) | Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 8 | 70.31 miles (113.16 km) NW | Tahsis Water Aerodrome (ZTS) | Tahsis, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 9 | 70.51 miles (113.48 km) NE | Texada/Gillies Bay Airport (YGB) | Texada Island, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 10 | 70.85 miles (114.02 km) NNE | Campbell River Water Aerodrome (YHH) | Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 11 | 74.02 miles (119.13 km) NNE | Cortes Island Aerodrome (YCF) | Cortes Island, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 12 | 77.22 miles (124.28 km) NE | Powell River Airport (YPW) | Powell River, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 13 | 83.28 miles (134.03 km) E | Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 14 | 86.14 miles (138.63 km) E | Nanaimo Airport (YCD) | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 15 | 87.23 miles (140.37 km) ENE | Pender Harbour Water Aerodrome (YPT) | Pender Harbour, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,729.73 miles (17,267.78 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,685.61 miles (17,196.78 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,675.58 miles (17,180.64 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 4 | 10,674.08 miles (17,178.23 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,666.79 miles (17,166.49 km) SE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,643.49 miles (17,128.99 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,641.64 miles (17,126.02 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,625.25 miles (17,099.65 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,609.16 miles (17,073.75 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,601.90 miles (17,062.06 km) SE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,572.88 miles (17,015.35 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,552.14 miles (16,981.99 km) SE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,534.06 miles (16,952.88 km) SE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,533.74 miles (16,952.37 km) SE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,527.18 miles (16,941.81 km) SE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 69.44 miles (111.76 km) N | Vivigani Airport (VIV) | Vivigani, Goodenough Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 2 | 69.63 miles (112.06 km) WNW | Agaun Airport (AUP) | Agaun, Papua New Guinea | |
| 3 | 104.69 miles (168.48 km) NW | Wanigela Airport (AGL) | Wanigela, Papua New Guinea | |
| 4 | 111.52 miles (179.48 km) W | Abau Airport (ABW) | Abau, Papua New Guinea | |
| 5 | 134.77 miles (216.90 km) NNE | Losuia Airport (Kiriwina Airfield) (LSA) | Losuia, Kiriwina Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 6 | 172.13 miles (277.02 km) E | Misima Airport (MIS) | Misima Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 7 | 193.09 miles (310.75 km) ENE | Guasopa Airport (GAZ) | Guasopa, Papua New Guinea | |
| 8 | 198.81 miles (319.95 km) WNW | Efogi Airport (EFG) | Efogi, Papua New Guinea | |
| 9 | 202.78 miles (326.34 km) WNW | Kokoda Airport (KKD) | Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | |
| 10 | 203.09 miles (326.84 km) WNW | Haelogo Airport (HEO) | Haelogo, Papua New Guinea | |
| 11 | 220.26 miles (354.47 km) WNW | Jacksons International Airport (POM) | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | |
| 12 | 252.61 miles (406.53 km) WNW | Fane Airport (FNE) | Fane, Papua New Guinea | |
| 13 | 278.89 miles (448.82 km) N | Gasmata Airport (GMI) | Gasmata Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 14 | 288.62 miles (464.49 km) N | Kandrian Airport (KDR) | Kandrian, Papua New Guinea | |
| 15 | 306.06 miles (492.55 km) NW | Finschhafen Airport (FIN) | Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,965.63 miles (19,256.77 km) NW | São Filipe Airport (SFL) | Fogo, Cape Verde | |
| 2 | 11,951.21 miles (19,233.56 km) NW | Mosteiros Airport (MTI) | Mosteiros, Cape Verde | |
| 3 | 11,912.71 miles (19,171.60 km) NW | Praia International Airport (RAI) | Praia, Cape Verde | |
| 4 | 11,890.20 miles (19,135.38 km) NW | Cesária Évora International Airport (VXE) | São Vicente, Cape Verde | |
| 5 | 11,888.18 miles (19,132.12 km) NW | Maio Airport (MMO) | Maio, Cape Verde | |
| 6 | 11,872.24 miles (19,106.47 km) NW | Preguiça Airport (SNE) | São Nicolau, Cape Verde | |
| 7 | 11,870.33 miles (19,103.39 km) NNW | Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) | Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde | |
| 8 | 11,828.85 miles (19,036.64 km) NW | Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) | Boa Vista, Cape Verde | |
| 9 | 11,803.66 miles (18,996.10 km) NW | Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) | Sal Island, Cape Verde | |
| 10 | 11,560.67 miles (18,605.04 km) WNW | Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) | Dakar, Senegal | |
| 11 | 11,549.78 miles (18,587.52 km) W | Cap Skirring Airport (CSK) | Cap Skirring, Senegal | |
| 12 | 11,532.38 miles (18,559.51 km) WNW | Banjul International Airport (BJL) | Banjul, Gambia | |
| 13 | 11,517.33 miles (18,535.31 km) W | Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) | Ziguinchor, Senegal | |
| 14 | 11,495.91 miles (18,500.84 km) W | Bubaque Airport (BQE) | Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau | |
| 15 | 11,480.57 miles (18,476.15 km) W | Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) | Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | |