IKS
Tiksi
Russia
6,028 km
3,746 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
6,028 km
3,746 mi / 3,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IKS IST
Airport Name Tiksi Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code IKS IST
ICAO Code UEST LTFM
City Tiksi Istanbul
Country Russia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 26 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 71.700000, 128.900000 41.280000, 28.750000

Tiksi (IKS) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tiksi Airport (IKS) in Tiksi, Russia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 6,028 kilometers (3,746 miles / 3,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Russia 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 04:44 in Tiksi, it's 22:44 in Istanbul. With a 6-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 Tiksi (IKS) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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