AKN
King Salmon
United States
8,889 km
5,523 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,889 km
5,523 mi / 4,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
356°
north

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AKN IST
Airport Name King Salmon Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code AKN IST
ICAO Code PAKN LTFM
City King Salmon Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 73 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 58.680000, -156.650000 41.280000, 28.750000

King Salmon (AKN) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Salmon Airport (AKN) in King Salmon, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,889 kilometers (5,523 miles / 4,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 United States with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:59 in King Salmon, it's 19:59 in Istanbul. With a 12-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 King Salmon (AKN) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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