Nonstop flight route between Wichita, Kansas, United States and Batman, Turkey:
Departure Airport:
(37°37'23"N by 97°16'1"W)
Arrival Airport:
(37°55'55"N by 41°6'59"E)
Distance from IAB to BAL:
6,582.22 miles (10,593.02 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield (IAB), Wichita, Kansas, United States and Batman Airport (BAL), Batman, Turkey would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,582 miles (or 10,593 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 McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield and Batman 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 McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield and Batman Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | IAB / KIAB |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Wichita, Kansas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 37°37'23"N by 97°16'1"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from IAB |
| More Information: | IAB Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BAL / LTCJ |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Batman, Turkey |
| GPS Coordinates: | 37°55'55"N by 41°6'59"E |
| Area Served: | Batman, Turkey |
| Operator/Owner: | DHMİ (State Airports Authority) |
| Airport Type: | Public / Military |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BAL |
| More Information: | BAL Maps & Info |
Facts about McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield (IAB):
- McConnell Air Force Base was known during the first part of its existence as the Wichita Municipal Airport.
- On 11 October 1946, the 4156th AAF Base Unit was ordered to cease operations by the 30th of the month.
- In October 1962, the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing was reactivated at McConnell with four fighter squadrons.
- The closest airport to McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield (IAB) is Cessna Aircraft Field (CEA), which is located only 2 miles (3 kilometers) NNE of IAB.
- In addition to being known as "McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield", another name for IAB is "McConnell AFB".
- The furthest airport from McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield (IAB) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,740 miles (17,285 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- The Air Force was not the sole occupant during this period.
- By the summer of 1950, Boeing was ready to turn out the first production models of the B-47, and the United States Air Force sought to make Wichita Airport a permanent military installation.
Facts about Batman Airport (BAL):
- In addition to being known as "Batman Airport", another name for BAL is "Batman Havaalanı".
- The furthest airport from Batman Airport (BAL) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,384 miles (18,321 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- Batman Airport (BAL) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Batman Airport (BAL) is Siirt Airport (SXZ), which is located 40 miles (64 kilometers) E of BAL.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 1.99 miles (3.20 km) NNE | Cessna Aircraft Field (CEA) | Wichita, Kansas, United States |     |
| 2 | 5.70 miles (9.17 km) NNE | Beech Factory Airport (BEC) | Wichita, Kansas, United States | |
| 3 | 9.26 miles (14.91 km) WNW | Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) | Wichita, Kansas, United States | |
| 4 | 26.71 miles (42.99 km) ENE | Captain Jack Thomas/El Dorado Airport (EDK) | El Dorado, Kansas, United States | |
| 5 | 30.08 miles (48.40 km) N | Newton City-County Airport (EWK) | Newton, Kansas, United States | |
| 6 | 33.84 miles (54.45 km) SSE | Strother Field (WLD) | Winfield/Arkansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| 7 | 44.53 miles (71.66 km) NW | Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT) | Hutchinson, Kansas, United States | |
| 8 | 54.95 miles (88.43 km) SW | Anthony Municipal Airport (ANY) | Anthony, Kansas, United States | |
| 9 | 57.22 miles (92.09 km) S | Earl Henry Airport (BWL) | Blackwell, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 10 | 62.26 miles (100.19 km) S | Ponca City Regional Airport (PNC) | Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 11 | 76.37 miles (122.90 km) NE | Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) | Emporia, Kansas, United States | |
| 12 | 77.29 miles (124.39 km) SW | Kegelman Air Force Auxiliary Field (CKA) | Cherokee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 13 | 81.12 miles (130.55 km) W | Pratt Regional Airport (PTT) | Pratt, Kansas, United States | |
| 14 | 83.33 miles (134.11 km) NNW | Salina Regional Airport (SLN) | Salina, Kansas, United States | |
| 15 | 87.81 miles (141.32 km) ESE | Independence Municipal Airport (IDP) | Independence, Kansas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,740.35 miles (17,284.87 km) SE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,613.71 miles (17,081.06 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,592.19 miles (17,046.44 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,570.38 miles (17,011.34 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,563.66 miles (17,000.52 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,545.86 miles (16,971.87 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,529.43 miles (16,945.43 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,527.19 miles (16,941.83 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,523.83 miles (16,936.42 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 10 | 10,520.84 miles (16,931.61 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,501.35 miles (16,900.25 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,489.96 miles (16,881.92 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,485.79 miles (16,875.19 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,475.47 miles (16,858.60 km) SSW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,469.15 miles (16,848.42 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 39.50 miles (63.58 km) E | Siirt Airport (SXZ) | Siirt, Turkey | |
| 2 | 49.98 miles (80.43 km) W | Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) | Diyarbakır, Turkey | |
| 3 | 54.90 miles (88.36 km) SSW | Mardin Airport (MQM) | Mardin, Turkey | |
| 4 | 63.12 miles (101.59 km) S | Kamishly Intl Airport (KAC) | Kamishly (Kameshli, Qamishli), Syria | |
| 5 | 63.25 miles (101.78 km) NNE | Muş Airport (MSR) | Muş, Turkey | |
| 6 | 64.86 miles (104.38 km) SE | Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (NKT) | Cizre, Turkey | |
| 7 | 109.41 miles (176.09 km) WNW | Elazığ Airport (EZS) | Elazığ, Turkey | |
| 8 | 125.67 miles (202.25 km) WSW | Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY) | Şanlıurfa, Turkey | |
| 9 | 125.67 miles (202.25 km) WSW | Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (SFQ) | Sanliurfa, Turkey | |
| 10 | 125.88 miles (202.59 km) ENE | Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) | Van, Turkey | |
| 11 | 139.81 miles (225.00 km) N | Erzurum Airport (ERZ) | Erzurum, Turkey | |
| 12 | 145.13 miles (233.57 km) W | Adıyaman Airport (ADF) | Adıyaman, Turkey | |
| 13 | 149.69 miles (240.90 km) NW | Erzincan Airport (ERC) | Erzincan, Turkey | |
| 14 | 157.31 miles (253.16 km) NE | Agri Airport (AJI) | Ağrı, Turkey | |
| 15 | 167.94 miles (270.28 km) WNW | Malatya Erhaç Airport (MLX) | Malatya, Turkey | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,383.98 miles (18,320.69 km) SSW | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,250.94 miles (18,106.58 km) S | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,148.38 miles (17,941.54 km) S | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,134.73 miles (17,919.57 km) SE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,075.36 miles (17,824.02 km) S | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,059.13 miles (17,797.90 km) S | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 10,959.00 miles (17,636.75 km) SSE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 10,933.82 miles (17,596.24 km) SSE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 10,908.92 miles (17,556.17 km) S | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,904.10 miles (17,548.41 km) S | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,886.43 miles (17,519.96 km) SSE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,878.30 miles (17,506.89 km) SSE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,869.93 miles (17,493.41 km) SSE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,853.88 miles (17,467.59 km) SE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 15 | 10,825.08 miles (17,421.23 km) SSE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |