IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,628 km
5,361 miles
KWT
Kwethluk
United States
Distance
8,628 km
5,361 mi / 4,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

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IST KWT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kwethluk Airport
IATA Code IST KWT
ICAO Code LTFM PFKW
City Istanbul Kwethluk
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 60.790000, -161.440000

Istanbul (IST) to Kwethluk (KWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kwethluk Airport (KWT) in Kwethluk, United States is 8,628 kilometers (5,361 miles / 4,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 18:23 in Istanbul, it's 06:23 in Kwethluk. 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 Kwethluk (KWT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 352° (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 Kwethluk Airport (KWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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