ARE
Arecibo
United States
9,104 km
5,657 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
9,104 km
5,657 mi / 4,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Puerto_Rico
Heading
49°
northeast

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ARE IST
Airport Name Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ARE IST
ICAO Code TJAB LTFM
City Arecibo Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Puerto_Rico Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 21 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, -66.680000 41.280000, 28.750000

Arecibo (ARE) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) in Arecibo, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 9,104 kilometers (5,657 miles / 4,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 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 20:44 in Arecibo, it's 03:44 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 Arecibo (ARE) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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