IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,668 km
6,008 miles
PBF
Pine Bluff
United States
Distance
9,668 km
6,008 mi / 5,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
315°
northwest

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IST PBF
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field
IATA Code IST PBF
ICAO Code LTFM KPBF
City Istanbul Pine Bluff
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 34.170000, -91.940000

Istanbul (IST) to Pine Bluff (PBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) in Pine Bluff, United States is 9,668 kilometers (6,008 miles / 5,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 18:25 in Istanbul, it's 09:25 in Pine Bluff. With a 9-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 Pine Bluff (PBF) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 40° (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 Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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