IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,382 km
5,830 miles
KNT
Kennett
United States
Distance
9,382 km
5,830 mi / 5,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
315°
northwest

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IST KNT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kennett Memorial Airport
IATA Code IST KNT
ICAO Code LTFM KTKX
City Istanbul Kennett
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 36.230000, -90.040000

Istanbul (IST) to Kennett (KNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kennett Memorial Airport (KNT) in Kennett, United States is 9,382 kilometers (5,830 miles / 5,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 00:00 in Istanbul, it's 15:00 in Kennett. With a 9-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 Kennett (KNT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 41° (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 Kennett Memorial Airport (KNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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