FRM
Fairmont
United States
8,998 km
5,591 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,998 km
5,591 mi / 4,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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FRM IST
Airport Name Fairmont Municipal Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FRM IST
ICAO Code KFRM LTFM
City Fairmont Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,162 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 43.640000, -94.420000 41.280000, 28.750000

Fairmont (FRM) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fairmont Municipal Airport (FRM) in Fairmont, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,998 kilometers (5,591 miles / 4,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 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 09:31 in Fairmont, it's 18:31 in Istanbul. With a 9-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 Fairmont (FRM) follows a heading of 322° (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 Fairmont Municipal Airport (FRM) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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