CXQ
Christmas Creek Station Airport
Australia
11,964 km
7,434 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
11,964 km
7,434 mi / 6,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
309°
northwest

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CXQ IST
Airport Name Christmas Creek Station Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CXQ IST
ICAO Code YCRK LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country Australia Turkey
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 0 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -18.880000, 125.920000 41.280000, 28.750000

Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) in Christmas Creek Station Airport, Australia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 11,964 kilometers (7,434 miles / 6,460 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 02:32 in Christmas Creek Station Airport, it's 21:32 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 Station Airport (CXQ) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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