IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,791 km
4,841 miles
MSS
Massena
United States
Distance
7,791 km
4,841 mi / 4,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
313°
northwest

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IST MSS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Massena International-Richards Field
IATA Code IST MSS
ICAO Code LTFM KMSS
City Istanbul Massena
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 221 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 44.940000, -74.850000

Istanbul (IST) to Massena (MSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Massena International-Richards Field (MSS) in Massena, United States is 7,791 kilometers (4,841 miles / 4,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 13:08 in Istanbul, it's 05:08 in Massena. 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 Massena (MSS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 51° (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 Massena International-Richards Field (MSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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