AJU
Aracaju
Brazil
8,877 km
5,516 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,877 km
5,516 mi / 4,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
44°
northeast

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AJU IST
Airport Name Santa Maria Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code AJU IST
ICAO Code SBAR LTFM
City Aracaju Istanbul
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Fortaleza Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 23 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -10.980000, -37.070000 41.280000, 28.750000

Aracaju (AJU) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Maria Airport (AJU) in Aracaju, Brazil to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,877 kilometers (5,516 miles / 4,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:31 in Aracaju, it's 21:31 in Istanbul. With a 6-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 Aracaju (AJU) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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