DCN
RAAF Base Curtin
Australia
11,701 km
7,271 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
11,701 km
7,271 mi / 6,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DCN IST
Airport Name RAAF Base Curtin Istanbul Airport
IATA Code DCN IST
ICAO Code YCIN LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country Australia Turkey
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 300 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -17.580000, 123.830000 41.280000, 28.750000

RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 11,701 kilometers (7,271 miles / 6,318 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 21:07 in RAAF Base Curtin, it's 16:07 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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) 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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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