IST
Istanbul
Turkey
13,047 km
8,107 miles
KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
Distance
13,047 km
8,107 mi / 7,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
87°
east

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IST KWM
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kowanyama Airport
IATA Code IST KWM
ICAO Code LTFM YKOW
City Istanbul Kowanyama
Country Turkey Australia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 325 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -15.490000, 141.750000

Istanbul (IST) to Kowanyama (KWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia is 13,047 kilometers (8,107 miles / 7,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 03:16 in Istanbul, it's 10:16 in Kowanyama. 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 Kowanyama (KWM) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 309° (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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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