IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,812 km
5,475 miles
LUK
Cincinnati
United States
Distance
8,812 km
5,475 mi / 4,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST LUK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Cincinnati Municipal/Lunken Field
IATA Code IST LUK
ICAO Code LTFM KLUK
City Istanbul Cincinnati
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 483 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 39.100000, -84.420000

Istanbul (IST) to Cincinnati (LUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Cincinnati Municipal/Lunken Field (LUK) in Cincinnati, United States is 8,812 kilometers (5,475 miles / 4,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 14:31 in Istanbul, it's 06:31 in Cincinnati. With a 8-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 Cincinnati (LUK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). 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 Cincinnati Municipal/Lunken Field (LUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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