IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,451 km
5,251 miles
NTU
Virginia Beach
United States
Distance
8,451 km
5,251 mi / 4,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
307°
northwest

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IST NTU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport
IATA Code IST NTU
ICAO Code LTFM KNTU
City Istanbul Virginia Beach
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 36.820000, -76.030000

Istanbul (IST) to Virginia Beach (NTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport (NTU) in Virginia Beach, United States is 8,451 kilometers (5,251 miles / 4,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 20:40 in Istanbul, it's 12:40 in Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach (NTU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 48° (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 Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport (NTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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