FLG
Flagstaff
United States
10,607 km
6,591 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
10,607 km
6,591 mi / 5,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Phoenix
Heading
29°
north northeast

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FLG IST
Airport Name Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FLG IST
ICAO Code KFLG LTFM
City Flagstaff Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Phoenix Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 7,015 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 35.140000, -111.670000 41.280000, 28.750000

Flagstaff (FLG) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) in Flagstaff, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 10,607 kilometers (6,591 miles / 5,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 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 07:45 in Flagstaff, it's 17:45 in Istanbul. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,690 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Flagstaff (FLG) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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