Nonstop flight route between Hickory, North Carolina, United States and Sulaimaniyah, Kurdistan, Iraq:
Departure Airport:
(35°44'27"N by 81°23'21"W)
Arrival Airport:
(35°33'38"N by 45°18'51"E)
Distance from HKY to ISU:
6,435.98 miles (10,357.68 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Hickory Regional Airport (HKY), Hickory, North Carolina, United States and Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU), Sulaimaniyah, Kurdistan, Iraq would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,436 miles (or 10,358 kilometers).
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Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HKY / KHKY |
| Airport Name: | Hickory Regional Airport |
| Location: | Hickory, North Carolina, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 35°44'27"N by 81°23'21"W |
| Area Served: | Hickory, North Carolina |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Hickory |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1190 feet (363 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HKY |
| More Information: | HKY Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ISU / ORSU |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Sulaimaniyah, Kurdistan, Iraq |
| GPS Coordinates: | 35°33'38"N by 45°18'51"E |
| Area Served: | Sulaymaniyah, Iraq |
| Operator/Owner: | Kurdistan Regional Government |
| Elevation: | 760 feet (232 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ISU |
| More Information: | ISU Maps & Info |
Facts about Hickory Regional Airport (HKY):
- In the Fall of 1973, the Federal Aviation Administration, following much planning and work, commissioned an Air Traffic Control Tower at the Hickory Airport.
- Atlantis Airlines was one small airline of this type, offering up to 6 daily direct flights to Charlotte and Atlanta.
- In 2003, a new building was constructed to serve the general aviation community.
- Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) is Foothills Regional Airport (MRN), which is located only 14 miles (22 kilometers) WNW of HKY.
- The furthest airport from Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,494 miles (18,499 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Hickory Fire Department staffs an ARFF Fire apparatus at the airport 24/7, Engine 4 responds to all aircraft accidents and emergencies at the airport.
- After the airline deregulation of the late 1970s, the nature of commercial service would change for Hickory.
Facts about Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU):
- Because of Sulaimaniyah International Airport's relatively low elevation of 760 feet, planes can take off or land at Sulaimaniyah 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 furthest airport from Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,575 miles (18,628 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- In addition to being known as "Sulaimaniyah International Airport", other names for ISU include "Firokaxaney Nawdewletî Silêmanî" and "مطار السليمانية الدولي".
- The closest airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) is Erbil International Airport (EBL), which is located 89 miles (143 kilometers) WNW of ISU.
- Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 13.59 miles (21.87 km) WNW | Foothills Regional Airport (MRN) | Morganton, North Carolina, United States |     |
| 2 | 37.05 miles (59.62 km) NNE | Wilkes County Airport (IKB) | North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States | |
| 3 | 44.25 miles (71.21 km) SE | Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |
| 4 | 45.36 miles (73.01 km) ESE | Concord Regional Airport (USA) | Concord, North Carolina, United States | |
| 5 | 49.21 miles (79.20 km) E | Rowan County Airport (SRW) | Salisbury, North Carolina, United States | |
| 6 | 54.46 miles (87.64 km) SE | Wilgrove Air Park (QWG) | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |
| 7 | 65.38 miles (105.21 km) SSW | Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA) | Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States | |
| 8 | 68.08 miles (109.57 km) WSW | Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) | Fletcher, North Carolina, United States | |
| 9 | 70.72 miles (113.81 km) ENE | Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States | |
| 10 | 74.57 miles (120.01 km) NNW | Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI) | Abingdon, Virginia, United States | |
| 11 | 74.83 miles (120.43 km) SW | Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) | Greenville / Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States | |
| 12 | 76.17 miles (122.59 km) NW | Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) | Blountville, Tennessee (Tri-Cities area), United States | |
| 13 | 82.11 miles (132.14 km) SW | Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) | Greenville, South Carolina, United States | |
| 14 | 84.91 miles (136.65 km) ENE | Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) | Greensboro, North Carolina, United States | |
| 15 | 85.62 miles (137.78 km) WNW | Greeneville-Greene County Municipal Airport (GCY) | Greeneville, Tennessee, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,494.47 miles (18,498.51 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,473.95 miles (18,465.49 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,453.39 miles (18,432.39 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,440.81 miles (18,412.15 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,433.41 miles (18,400.24 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,416.60 miles (18,373.20 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,414.39 miles (18,369.64 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,408.27 miles (18,359.79 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,382.95 miles (18,319.04 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,364.00 miles (18,288.55 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,355.10 miles (18,274.21 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,347.84 miles (18,262.54 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,329.39 miles (18,232.84 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,327.98 miles (18,230.57 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,320.37 miles (18,218.33 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 88.92 miles (143.10 km) WNW | Erbil International Airport (EBL) | Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq | |
| 2 | 133.97 miles (215.60 km) SE | Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport (KSH) | Kermanshah, Iran | |
| 3 | 170.31 miles (274.09 km) SSW | Baghdad International Airport (BGW) | Baghdad, Iraq | |
| 4 | 170.31 miles (274.09 km) SSW | Baghdad International Airport (SDA) | Baghdad, Iraq | |
| 5 | 184.92 miles (297.60 km) NNE | Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) | Tabriz, Iran | |
| 6 | 188.92 miles (304.03 km) ESE | Hamadan Airport (HDM) | Hamadan, Iran | |
| 7 | 219.58 miles (353.37 km) NW | Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (NKT) | Cizre, Turkey | |
| 8 | 223.89 miles (360.32 km) SE | Khorramabad Airport (KHD) | Khorramabad, Iran | |
| 9 | 228.71 miles (368.07 km) NNW | Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) | Van, Turkey | |
| 10 | 250.76 miles (403.56 km) WNW | Kamishly Intl Airport (KAC) | Kamishly (Kameshli, Qamishli), Syria | |
| 11 | 252.20 miles (405.88 km) SSW | Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) | Al Najaf, Iraq | |
| 12 | 254.70 miles (409.90 km) NW | Siirt Airport (SXZ) | Siirt, Turkey | |
| 13 | 256.83 miles (413.33 km) NE | Ardabil Airport (ADU) | Ardabil, Iran | |
| 14 | 278.99 miles (448.98 km) SE | Dezful Airport (DEF) | Dezful, Iran | |
| 15 | 284.32 miles (457.56 km) NW | Batman Airport (BAL) | Batman, Turkey | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,574.68 miles (18,627.60 km) S | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,388.25 miles (18,327.57 km) SSE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,284.99 miles (18,161.39 km) SSE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,235.39 miles (18,081.56 km) S | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,169.28 miles (17,975.16 km) SSE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,084.49 miles (17,838.71 km) SE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,020.12 miles (17,735.11 km) SSE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,014.38 miles (17,725.88 km) SSE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,013.77 miles (17,724.90 km) SSE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,005.44 miles (17,711.49 km) SSE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,928.73 miles (17,588.04 km) SSE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,892.43 miles (17,529.62 km) SE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,883.07 miles (17,514.56 km) SE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,877.27 miles (17,505.22 km) SSE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,851.01 miles (17,462.96 km) SSE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |