DKV
Docker River Airport
Australia
12,626 km
7,845 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
12,626 km
7,845 mi / 6,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKV IST
Airport Name Docker River Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code DKV IST
ICAO Code YDVR LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country Australia Turkey
Timezone Australia/Darwin Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 589 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -24.860000, 129.070000 41.280000, 28.750000

Docker River Airport (DKV) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Docker River Airport (DKV) in Docker River Airport, Australia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 12,626 kilometers (7,845 miles / 6,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 20:30 in Docker River Airport, it's 14:00 in Istanbul. With a 6.5-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 Docker River Airport (DKV) follows a heading of 103° (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 Docker River Airport (DKV) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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