IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,087 km
5,025 miles
KTS
Brevig Mission
United States
Distance
8,087 km
5,025 mi / 4,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

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IST KTS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Brevig Mission Airport
IATA Code IST KTS
ICAO Code LTFM PFKT
City Istanbul Brevig Mission
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 38 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 65.330000, -166.470000

Istanbul (IST) to Brevig Mission (KTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Brevig Mission Airport (KTS) in Brevig Mission, United States is 8,087 kilometers (5,025 miles / 4,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 16:17 in Istanbul, it's 04:17 in Brevig Mission. With a 12-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 Brevig Mission (KTS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 Brevig Mission Airport (KTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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