IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,979 km
7,443 miles
KNX
Kununurra
Australia
Distance
11,979 km
7,443 mi / 6,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
96°
east

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IST KNX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kununurra Airport
IATA Code IST KNX
ICAO Code LTFM YPKU
City Istanbul Kununurra
Country Turkey Australia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Australia/Perth
Elevation 325 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -15.780000, 128.710000

Istanbul (IST) to Kununurra (KNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kununurra Airport (KNX) in Kununurra, Australia is 11,979 kilometers (7,443 miles / 6,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 19:29 in Istanbul, it's 00:29 in Kununurra. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kununurra (KNX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 309° (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 Kununurra Airport (KNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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