Nonstop flight route between Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, United States and Diyarbakır, Turkey:
Departure Airport:
(31°50'57"N by 106°22'47"W)
Arrival Airport:
(37°53'38"N by 40°12'2"E)
Distance from BIF to DIY:
7,159.10 miles (11,521.43 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Biggs Army Airfield (BIF), Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, United States and Diyarbakır Airport (DIY), Diyarbakır, Turkey would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,159 miles (or 11,521 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 Biggs Army Airfield and Diyarbakır 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 Biggs Army Airfield and Diyarbakır Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BIF / KBIF |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 31°50'57"N by 106°22'47"W |
| Operator/Owner: | U.S. Army ATCA-ASO |
| Airport Type: | Military |
| Elevation: | 3946 feet (1,203 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BIF |
| More Information: | BIF Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | DIY / LTCC |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Diyarbakır, Turkey |
| GPS Coordinates: | 37°53'38"N by 40°12'2"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Turkish Air Force |
| Airport Type: | Public/Military |
| Elevation: | 2251 feet (686 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from DIY |
| More Information: | DIY Maps & Info |
Facts about Biggs Army Airfield (BIF):
- The 97th Air Refueling Squadron, activated in March 1949, saw its manning increase as it received its first KB-29P in January 1950.
- The closest airport to Biggs Army Airfield (BIF) is El Paso International Airport (ELP), which is located only 3 miles (5 kilometers) S of BIF.
- On 27 September 1947, Biggs Army Airfield became Biggs Air Force Base with the establishment of the United States Air Force, replacing the Army Air Forces.
- Enough construction was completed by the late summer of 1942, to allow the 303d Bombardment Group to began training with B-17Fs under Second Air Force on 7 August.
- The furthest airport from Biggs Army Airfield (BIF) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,387 miles (18,325 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- Biggs Army Airfield, Biggs AAF, Biggs Field, or simply "Biggs" is a military airport located at Fort Bliss in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, in the United States.
- Biggs Army Airfield (BIF) currently has only 1 runway.
- Along with the B-50-equipped 97th Bomb Wing, Strategic Air Command established the 95th Bombardment Wing at Biggs in June 1952 and planned to base its heavy B-36 Peacemaker heavy bomber at the base.
- In addition to being known as "Biggs Army Airfield", another name for BIF is "Biggs Air Force BaseBiggs Field".
Facts about Diyarbakır Airport (DIY):
- Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "Diyarbakır Airport", another name for DIY is "Diyarbakır Havalimanı".
- The furthest airport from Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,373 miles (18,303 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) is Batman Airport (BAL), which is located 50 miles (80 kilometers) E of DIY.
- Diyarbakır Airport is a military airbase and public airport located in Diyarbakır, Turkey.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 2.92 miles (4.70 km) S | El Paso International Airport (ELP) | El Paso, Texas, United States |     |
| 2 | 14.99 miles (24.13 km) S | Abraham González International Airport (CJS) | Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico | |
| 3 | 14.99 miles (24.13 km) S | Nuevo Casas Grandes Municipal Airport (NCG) | Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico | |
| 4 | 43.94 miles (70.72 km) NW | Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) | Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States | |
| 5 | 71.12 miles (114.46 km) NNE | Holloman Air Force Base Alamogordo Army Airfield (HMN) | Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States | |
| 6 | 72.12 miles (116.06 km) NNE | Alamogordo–White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) | Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States | |
| 7 | 73.52 miles (118.32 km) W | Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) | Columbus, New Mexico, United States | |
| 8 | 83.52 miles (134.41 km) WNW | Deming Municipal AirportDeming Army Airfield (DMN) | Deming, New Mexico, United States | |
| 9 | 108.82 miles (175.13 km) ESE | Culberson County Airport (VHN) | Van Horn, Texas, United States | |
| 10 | 109.03 miles (175.47 km) NNW | Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (TCS) | Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, United States | |
| 11 | 117.19 miles (188.60 km) WNW | Grant County Airport (SVC) | Silver City, New Mexico, United States | |
| 12 | 128.40 miles (206.64 km) ENE | Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) | Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States | |
| 13 | 131.38 miles (211.43 km) ENE | Artesia Municipal Airport (ATS) | Artesia, New Mexico, United States | |
| 14 | 147.17 miles (236.85 km) NE | Roswell International Air Center (ROW) | Roswell, New Mexico, United States | |
| 15 | 171.87 miles (276.59 km) E | Pecos Municipal Airport (PEQ) | Pecos, Texas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,386.81 miles (18,325.24 km) SE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 11,174.71 miles (17,983.90 km) SE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 11,100.93 miles (17,865.18 km) ESE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 11,087.51 miles (17,843.58 km) ESE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,754.87 miles (17,308.24 km) E | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,716.40 miles (17,246.34 km) ESE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,655.16 miles (17,147.78 km) ESE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,653.79 miles (17,145.57 km) ESE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,632.78 miles (17,111.76 km) ESE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,617.12 miles (17,086.55 km) E | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,579.17 miles (17,025.49 km) ESE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,563.85 miles (17,000.83 km) ESE | Antsirabato Airport (ANM) | Antalaha, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,526.48 miles (16,940.68 km) ESE | Mandritsara Airport (WMA) | Mandritsara, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,503.77 miles (16,904.14 km) ESE | Tsaratanana Airport (TTS) | Tsaratanana, Madagascar. | |
| 15 | 10,500.21 miles (16,898.41 km) ESE | Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) | Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 49.98 miles (80.43 km) E | Batman Airport (BAL) | Batman, Turkey | |
| 2 | 51.64 miles (83.10 km) SSE | Mardin Airport (MQM) | Mardin, Turkey | |
| 3 | 69.72 miles (112.20 km) NW | Elazığ Airport (EZS) | Elazığ, Turkey | |
| 4 | 77.47 miles (124.67 km) WSW | Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY) | Şanlıurfa, Turkey | |
| 5 | 77.47 miles (124.67 km) WSW | Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (SFQ) | Sanliurfa, Turkey | |
| 6 | 81.19 miles (130.67 km) SE | Kamishly Intl Airport (KAC) | Kamishly (Kameshli, Qamishli), Syria | |
| 7 | 89.47 miles (143.98 km) E | Siirt Airport (SXZ) | Siirt, Turkey | |
| 8 | 95.20 miles (153.21 km) W | Adıyaman Airport (ADF) | Adıyaman, Turkey | |
| 9 | 98.28 miles (158.17 km) NE | Muş Airport (MSR) | Muş, Turkey | |
| 10 | 108.12 miles (174.01 km) ESE | Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (NKT) | Cizre, Turkey | |
| 11 | 120.57 miles (194.04 km) WNW | Malatya Erhaç Airport (MLX) | Malatya, Turkey | |
| 12 | 130.62 miles (210.21 km) NNW | Erzincan Airport (ERC) | Erzincan, Turkey | |
| 13 | 151.64 miles (244.04 km) NNE | Erzurum Airport (ERZ) | Erzurum, Turkey | |
| 14 | 163.03 miles (262.37 km) WSW | Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT) | Gaziantep, Turkey | |
| 15 | 174.63 miles (281.04 km) ENE | Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) | Van, Turkey | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,373.02 miles (18,303.06 km) SSW | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,251.44 miles (18,107.39 km) S | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,166.96 miles (17,971.43 km) SE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,149.56 miles (17,943.44 km) S | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,072.30 miles (17,819.09 km) S | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,065.67 miles (17,808.43 km) S | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 10,975.65 miles (17,663.56 km) SSE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 10,946.17 miles (17,616.10 km) S | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 10,918.53 miles (17,571.63 km) S | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,911.19 miles (17,559.81 km) SSE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,910.18 miles (17,558.19 km) S | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,903.28 miles (17,547.08 km) SSE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,893.91 miles (17,532.01 km) SE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 14 | 10,886.22 miles (17,519.64 km) SSE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,842.63 miles (17,449.47 km) SSE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |