IST
Istanbul
Turkey
12,823 km
7,968 miles
KCS
Kings Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
12,823 km
7,968 mi / 6,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

IST KCS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kings Creek Airport
IATA Code IST KCS
ICAO Code LTFM YKCS
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Australia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Australia/Darwin
Elevation 325 ft 615 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -24.420000, 131.840000

Istanbul (IST) to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) in Kings Creek Airport, Australia is 12,823 kilometers (7,968 miles / 6,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:00 in Istanbul, it's 00:30 in Kings Creek Airport. With a 6.5-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 Kings Creek Airport (KCS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). 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 Kings Creek Airport (KCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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