CFB
Cabo Frio
Brazil
10,196 km
6,335 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
10,196 km
6,335 mi / 5,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
45°
northeast

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CFB IST
Airport Name Cabo Frio Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CFB IST
ICAO Code SBCB LTFM
City Cabo Frio Istanbul
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 23 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -22.920000, -42.070000 41.280000, 28.750000

Cabo Frio (CFB) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) in Cabo Frio, Brazil to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 10,196 kilometers (6,335 miles / 5,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 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 14:18 in Cabo Frio, it's 20:18 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.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Cabo Frio (CFB) follows a heading of 240° (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 Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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