IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,659 km
7,245 miles
QOJ
Sao Borja
Brazil
Distance
11,659 km
7,245 mi / 6,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
245°
west southwest

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IST QOJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sao Borja Airport
IATA Code IST QOJ
ICAO Code LTFM SSSB
City Istanbul Sao Borja
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 325 ft 246 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -28.650000, -56.030000

Istanbul (IST) to Sao Borja (QOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sao Borja Airport (QOJ) in Sao Borja, Brazil is 11,659 kilometers (7,245 miles / 6,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 23:30 in Istanbul, it's 17:30 in Sao Borja. 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 Sao Borja (QOJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 51° (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 Sao Borja Airport (QOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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