FRN
Fort Richardson (Anchorage)
United States
8,611 km
5,351 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,611 km
5,351 mi / 4,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

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FRN IST
Airport Name Bryant Army Air Field Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FRN IST
ICAO Code PAFR LTFM
City Fort Richardson (Anchorage) Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 387 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 61.270000, -149.650000 41.280000, 28.750000

Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) in Fort Richardson (Anchorage), United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,611 kilometers (5,351 miles / 4,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 04:41 in Fort Richardson (Anchorage), it's 16:41 in Istanbul. With a 12-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 Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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