IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,143 km
5,681 miles
KCG
Chignik
United States
Distance
9,143 km
5,681 mi / 4,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

IST KCG
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Chignik Airport
IATA Code IST KCG
ICAO Code LTFM PAJC
City Istanbul Chignik
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 56.310000, -158.370000

Istanbul (IST) to Chignik (KCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Chignik Airport (KCG) in Chignik, United States is 9,143 kilometers (5,681 miles / 4,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 16:51 in Istanbul, it's 04:51 in Chignik. 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 Chignik (KCG) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 355° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Chignik Airport (KCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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