IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,705 km
5,409 miles
OAJ
Jacksonville
United States
Distance
8,705 km
5,409 mi / 4,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST OAJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Albert J Ellis Airport
IATA Code IST OAJ
ICAO Code LTFM KOAJ
City Istanbul Jacksonville
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 34.830000, -77.610000

Istanbul (IST) to Jacksonville (OAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) in Jacksonville, United States is 8,705 kilometers (5,409 miles / 4,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 19:39 in Istanbul, it's 11:39 in Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville (OAJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 47° (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 Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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