CKW
Christmas Creek mine
Australia
11,696 km
7,267 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
11,696 km
7,267 mi / 6,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
309°
northwest

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CKW IST
Airport Name Graeme Rowley Aerodrome Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CKW IST
ICAO Code YCHK LTFM
City Christmas Creek mine Istanbul
Country Australia Turkey
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 0 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -22.360000, 119.650000 41.280000, 28.750000

Christmas Creek mine (CKW) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) in Christmas Creek mine, Australia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 11,696 kilometers (7,267 miles / 6,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Australia with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:02 in Christmas Creek mine, it's 15:02 in Istanbul. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Christmas Creek mine (CKW) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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