IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,142 km
5,681 miles
KCL
Chignik Lagoon
United States
Distance
9,142 km
5,681 mi / 4,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

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IST KCL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Chignik Lagoon Airport
IATA Code IST KCL
ICAO Code LTFM KKCL
City Istanbul Chignik Lagoon
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 56.310000, -158.530000

Istanbul (IST) to Chignik Lagoon (KCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Chignik Lagoon Airport (KCL) in Chignik Lagoon, United States is 9,142 kilometers (5,681 miles / 4,936 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 00:08 in Istanbul, it's 12:08 in Chignik Lagoon. 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 Lagoon (KCL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 354° (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 Lagoon Airport (KCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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