IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,624 km
6,602 miles
MCC
Sacramento
United States
Distance
10,624 km
6,602 mi / 5,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IST MCC
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Mc Clellan Airfield
IATA Code IST MCC
ICAO Code LTFM KMCC
City Istanbul Sacramento
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 325 ft 77 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 38.670000, -121.400000

Istanbul (IST) to Sacramento (MCC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mc Clellan Airfield (MCC) in Sacramento, United States is 10,624 kilometers (6,602 miles / 5,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 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 21:00 in Istanbul, it's 10:00 in Sacramento. With a 11-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 Sacramento (MCC) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Mc Clellan Airfield (MCC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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