IST
Istanbul
Turkey
13,106 km
8,144 miles
KRB
Karumba Airport
Australia
Distance
13,106 km
8,144 mi / 7,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
89°
east

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IST KRB
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Karumba Airport
IATA Code IST KRB
ICAO Code LTFM YKMB
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Australia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 325 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -17.460000, 140.830000

Istanbul (IST) to Karumba Airport (KRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Karumba Airport (KRB) in Karumba Airport, Australia is 13,106 kilometers (8,144 miles / 7,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 16:26 in Istanbul, it's 23:26 in Karumba Airport. With a 7-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 Karumba Airport (KRB) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 308° (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 Karumba Airport (KRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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