IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,101 km
5,033 miles
PCT
Princeton/Rocky Hill
United States
Distance
8,101 km
5,033 mi / 4,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST PCT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Princeton Airport
IATA Code IST PCT
ICAO Code LTFM K39N
City Istanbul Princeton/Rocky Hill
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 40.400000, -74.660000

Istanbul (IST) to Princeton/Rocky Hill (PCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Princeton Airport (PCT) in Princeton/Rocky Hill, United States is 8,101 kilometers (5,033 miles / 4,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 21:41 in Istanbul, it's 13:41 in Princeton/Rocky Hill. 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 Princeton/Rocky Hill (PCT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 50° (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 Princeton Airport (PCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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