ACF
Brisbane
Australia
14,775 km
9,181 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
14,775 km
9,181 mi / 7,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACF IST
Airport Name Brisbane Archerfield Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ACF IST
ICAO Code YBAF LTFM
City Brisbane Istanbul
Country Australia Turkey
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 63 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -27.570000, 153.010000 41.280000, 28.750000

Brisbane (ACF) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) in Brisbane, Australia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 14,775 kilometers (9,181 miles / 7,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:48 in Brisbane, it's 15:48 in Istanbul. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Brisbane (ACF) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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