The flight distance from St Helens Airport (HLS) in St Helens Airport, Australia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 15,073 kilometers (9,366 miles / 8,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 01:28 in St Helens Airport, it's 17:28 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 St Helens Airport (HLS) follows a heading of 111° (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 St Helens Airport (HLS) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.