GFF
Griffith
Australia
14,569 km
9,053 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
14,569 km
9,053 mi / 7,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GFF IST
Airport Name Griffith Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GFF IST
ICAO Code YGTH LTFM
City Griffith Istanbul
Country Australia Turkey
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 439 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -34.250000, 146.070000 41.280000, 28.750000

Griffith (GFF) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Griffith Airport (GFF) in Griffith, Australia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 14,569 kilometers (9,053 miles / 7,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 23:51 in Griffith, it's 15:51 in Istanbul. With a 8-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 Griffith (GFF) 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 Griffith Airport (GFF) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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