FLW
Santa Cruz das Flores
Portugal
4,974 km
3,090 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,974 km
3,090 mi / 2,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
67°
east northeast

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FLW IST
Airport Name Flores Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FLW IST
ICAO Code LPFL LTFM
City Santa Cruz das Flores Istanbul
Country Portugal Turkey
Timezone Atlantic/Azores Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 112 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 39.460000, -31.130000 41.280000, 28.750000

Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flores Airport (FLW) in Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,974 kilometers (3,090 miles / 2,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:53 in Santa Cruz das Flores, it's 22:53 in Istanbul. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Flores Airport (FLW) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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