IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,072 km
5,637 miles
QGS
Alagoinhas
Brazil
Distance
9,072 km
5,637 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
246°
west southwest

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IST QGS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Alagoinhas Airport
IATA Code IST QGS
ICAO Code LTFM SDUO
City Istanbul Alagoinhas
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Bahia
Elevation 325 ft 568 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -12.180000, -38.380000

Istanbul (IST) to Alagoinhas (QGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Alagoinhas Airport (QGS) in Alagoinhas, Brazil is 9,072 kilometers (5,637 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 18:35 in Istanbul, it's 12:35 in Alagoinhas. 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 Alagoinhas (QGS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 44° (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 Alagoinhas Airport (QGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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