IST
Istanbul
Turkey
12,710 km
7,898 miles
KUG
Kubin Airport
Australia
Distance
12,710 km
7,898 mi / 6,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

IST KUG
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kubin Airport
IATA Code IST KUG
ICAO Code LTFM YKUB
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Australia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 325 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -10.220000, 142.220000

Istanbul (IST) to Kubin Airport (KUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kubin Airport (KUG) in Kubin Airport, Australia is 12,710 kilometers (7,898 miles / 6,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 19:15 in Istanbul, it's 02:15 in Kubin 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 Kubin Airport (KUG) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 311° (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 Kubin Airport (KUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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