CAU
Caruaru
Brazil
8,581 km
5,332 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,581 km
5,332 mi / 4,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
44°
northeast

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CAU IST
Airport Name Caruaru Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CAU IST
ICAO Code SNRU LTFM
City Caruaru Istanbul
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Fortaleza Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,891 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -8.280000, -36.010000 41.280000, 28.750000

Caruaru (CAU) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caruaru Airport (CAU) in Caruaru, Brazil to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,581 kilometers (5,332 miles / 4,633 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 15:50 in Caruaru, it's 21:50 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,566 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Caruaru Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Caruaru (CAU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Caruaru Airport (CAU) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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