IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,568 km
5,946 miles
KRG
Karasabai
Guyana
Distance
9,568 km
5,946 mi / 5,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
272°
west

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IST KRG
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Karasabai Airport
IATA Code IST KRG
ICAO Code LTFM SYKS
City Istanbul Karasabai
Country Turkey Guyana
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Guyana
Elevation 325 ft 731 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 4.030000, -59.530000

Istanbul (IST) to Karasabai (KRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Karasabai Airport (KRG) in Karasabai, Guyana is 9,568 kilometers (5,946 miles / 5,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:51 in Istanbul, it's 13:51 in Karasabai. 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 Karasabai (KRG) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 49° (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 Karasabai Airport (KRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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