IST
Istanbul
Turkey
12,152 km
7,551 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
12,152 km
7,551 mi / 6,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

IST NLS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code IST NLS
ICAO Code LTFM YNIC
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Australia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Australia/Perth
Elevation 325 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Istanbul (IST) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 12,152 kilometers (7,551 miles / 6,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 00:56 in Istanbul, it's 05:56 in Nicholson Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 308° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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