IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,817 km
6,100 miles
QCH
Colatina
Brazil
Distance
9,817 km
6,100 mi / 5,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
242°
west southwest

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IST QCH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Colatina Airport
IATA Code IST QCH
ICAO Code LTFM SNCX
City Istanbul Colatina
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 325 ft 492 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -19.490000, -40.580000

Istanbul (IST) to Colatina (QCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Colatina Airport (QCH) in Colatina, Brazil is 9,817 kilometers (6,100 miles / 5,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:17 in Istanbul, it's 12:17 in Colatina. With a 6-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 Colatina (QCH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 45° (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 Colatina Airport (QCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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