IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,841 km
4,872 miles
KVL
Kivalina
United States
Distance
7,841 km
4,872 mi / 4,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

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IST KVL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kivalina Airport
IATA Code IST KVL
ICAO Code LTFM PAVL
City Istanbul Kivalina
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 67.740000, -164.560000

Istanbul (IST) to Kivalina (KVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kivalina Airport (KVL) in Kivalina, United States is 7,841 kilometers (4,872 miles / 4,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 19:43 in Istanbul, it's 07:43 in Kivalina. 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 Kivalina (KVL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Kivalina Airport (KVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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