IST
Istanbul
Turkey
13,322 km
8,278 miles
PHQ
The Monument Airport
Australia
Distance
13,322 km
8,278 mi / 7,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

IST PHQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport The Monument Airport
IATA Code IST PHQ
ICAO Code LTFM YTMO
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Australia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 325 ft 949 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -21.810000, 139.920000

Istanbul (IST) to The Monument Airport (PHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to The Monument Airport (PHQ) in The Monument Airport, Australia is 13,322 kilometers (8,278 miles / 7,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 14:43 in Istanbul, it's 21:43 in The Monument Airport. With a 7-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 The Monument Airport (PHQ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 306° (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 The Monument Airport (PHQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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