Nonstop flight route between Waterford, Michigan, United States and Diyarbakır, Turkey:
Departure Airport:
(42°39'56"N by 83°25'13"W)
Arrival Airport:
(37°53'38"N by 40°12'2"E)
Distance from PTK to DIY:
5,841.93 miles (9,401.65 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Oakland County International Airport (PTK), Waterford, Michigan, United States and Diyarbakır Airport (DIY), Diyarbakır, Turkey would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,842 miles (or 9,402 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 Oakland County International Airport 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 Oakland County International Airport 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: | PTK / KPTK |
| Airport Name: | Oakland County International Airport |
| Location: | Waterford, Michigan, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 42°39'56"N by 83°25'13"W |
| Area Served: | Oakland County, Michigan |
| Operator/Owner: | County of Oakland |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 981 feet (299 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PTK |
| More Information: | PTK 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 Oakland County International Airport (PTK):
- Because of Oakland County International Airport's relatively low elevation of 981 feet, planes can take off or land at Oakland County 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.
- Oakland County International Airport (PTK) has 3 runways.
- The closest airport to Oakland County International Airport (PTK) is Bishop International Airport (FNT), which is located 26 miles (43 kilometers) NW of PTK.
- The airport holds an open house every year, showing aircraft based at PTK, military aircraft and vintage aircraft.
- Oakland County International Airport is a county-owned public-use airport located in Waterford Township, Oakland County, Michigan, United States.
- The furthest airport from Oakland County International Airport (PTK) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,269 miles (18,136 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
Facts about Diyarbakır Airport (DIY):
- The airport was closed for renovation from 1 June to 1 September 2012.
- In addition to being known as "Diyarbakır Airport", another name for DIY is "Diyarbakır Havalimanı".
- Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) currently has only 1 runway.
- On January 8, 2003, Turkish Airlines Flight 634, crashed when on approach to Diyarbakır Airport.
- 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 home to the 8th Air Wing of the 2nd Air Force Command of the Turkish Air Force.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 26.42 miles (42.52 km) NW | Bishop International Airport (FNT) | Flint, Michigan, United States |     |
| 2 | 27.39 miles (44.08 km) SE | Coleman A. Young International Airport (DET) | Detroit, Michigan, United States | |
| 3 | 29.98 miles (48.25 km) E | Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC) | Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States | |
| 4 | 30.08 miles (48.40 km) S | Willow Run Airport (YIP) (YIP) | Detroit, Michigan, United States | |
| 5 | 31.49 miles (50.68 km) S | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) | Romulus (near Detroit), Michigan, United States | |
| 6 | 34.78 miles (55.98 km) SSW | Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States | |
| 7 | 35.86 miles (57.71 km) SE | Windsor International Airport (YQG) | Windsor, Ontario, Canada | |
| 8 | 48.27 miles (77.68 km) ENE | St. Clair County International Airport (PHN) | Port Huron, Michigan, United States | |
| 9 | 59.69 miles (96.07 km) W | Capital Region International Airport (LAN) | Lansing, Michigan, United States | |
| 10 | 59.95 miles (96.49 km) WSW | Jackson County Airport (JXN) | Jackson, Michigan, United States | |
| 11 | 60.84 miles (97.91 km) ENE | Sarnia (Chris Hadfield) Airport (YZR) | Sarnia, Ontario, Canada | |
| 12 | 64.55 miles (103.88 km) SSW | Lenawee County Airport (ADG) | Adrian, Michigan, United States | |
| 13 | 68.53 miles (110.30 km) NNW | MBS International Airport (MBS) | Midland/Bay City/Saginaw, Michigan, United States | |
| 14 | 72.59 miles (116.81 km) ESE | Chatham-Kent Airport (XCM) | Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada | |
| 15 | 76.13 miles (122.51 km) S | Toledo Executive Airport (TDZ) | Toledo, Ohio, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,268.98 miles (18,135.61 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,245.13 miles (18,097.24 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,234.04 miles (18,079.39 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,219.53 miles (18,056.04 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,180.01 miles (17,992.43 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,165.98 miles (17,969.86 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,154.85 miles (17,951.95 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,143.99 miles (17,934.47 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,140.43 miles (17,928.74 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,106.81 miles (17,874.63 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,045.33 miles (17,775.69 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,011.85 miles (17,721.81 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,004.84 miles (17,710.53 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,995.95 miles (17,696.22 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,939.38 miles (17,605.19 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 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 | |