IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,447 km
5,249 miles
PIT
Pittsburgh
United States
Distance
8,447 km
5,249 mi / 4,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
312°
northwest

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IST PIT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Pittsburgh International Airport
IATA Code IST PIT
ICAO Code LTFM KPIT
City Istanbul Pittsburgh
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 1,203 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 40.490000, -80.230000

Istanbul (IST) to Pittsburgh (PIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) in Pittsburgh, United States is 8,447 kilometers (5,249 miles / 4,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 20:30 in Istanbul, it's 12:30 in Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh (PIT) 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 Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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