ANC
Anchorage
United States
8,623 km
5,358 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,623 km
5,358 mi / 4,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

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ANC IST
Airport Name Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ANC IST
ICAO Code PANC LTFM
City Anchorage Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 151 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 61.170000, -150.000000 41.280000, 28.750000

Anchorage (ANC) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,623 kilometers (5,358 miles / 4,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 02:22 in Anchorage, it's 14:22 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 Anchorage (ANC) follows a heading of 359° (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 Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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