CHO
Charlottesville
United States
8,512 km
5,289 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,512 km
5,289 mi / 4,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

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CHO IST
Airport Name Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CHO IST
ICAO Code KCHO LTFM
City Charlottesville Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 640 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 38.140000, -78.450000 41.280000, 28.750000

Charlottesville (CHO) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) in Charlottesville, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,512 kilometers (5,289 miles / 4,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 10:44 in Charlottesville, it's 18:44 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 Charlottesville (CHO) follows a heading of 309° (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 Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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