IST
Istanbul
Turkey
13,961 km
8,675 miles
KGC
Kingscote Airport
Australia
Distance
13,961 km
8,675 mi / 7,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
109°
east southeast

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IST KGC
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kingscote Airport
IATA Code IST KGC
ICAO Code LTFM YKSC
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Australia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 325 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -35.710000, 137.520000

Istanbul (IST) to Kingscote Airport (KGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kingscote Airport (KGC) in Kingscote Airport, Australia is 13,961 kilometers (8,675 miles / 7,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 06:28 in Istanbul, it's 13:58 in Kingscote Airport. With a 7.5-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 Kingscote Airport (KGC) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Kingscote Airport (KGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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