IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,744 km
6,055 miles
JAC
Jackson
United States
Distance
9,744 km
6,055 mi / 5,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IST JAC
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Jackson Hole Airport
IATA Code IST JAC
ICAO Code LTFM KJAC
City Istanbul Jackson
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Denver
Elevation 325 ft 6,451 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 43.610000, -110.740000

Istanbul (IST) to Jackson (JAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) in Jackson, United States is 9,744 kilometers (6,055 miles / 5,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Turkey with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:46 in Istanbul, it's 05:46 in Jackson. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,126 feet between the two airports. Jackson Hole Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jackson (JAC) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 29° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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