ARB
Ann Arbor
United States
8,527 km
5,298 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,527 km
5,298 mi / 4,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Detroit
Heading
46°
northeast

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ARB IST
Airport Name Ann Arbor Municipal Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ARB IST
ICAO Code KARB LTFM
City Ann Arbor Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Detroit Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 839 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 42.220000, -83.750000 41.280000, 28.750000

Ann Arbor (ARB) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) in Ann Arbor, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,527 kilometers (5,298 miles / 4,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 10:46 in Ann Arbor, it's 18:46 in Istanbul. With a 8-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 Ann Arbor (ARB) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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