IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,940 km
6,176 miles
QSN
San Nicolas
Cuba
Distance
9,940 km
6,176 mi / 5,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
300°
west northwest

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IST QSN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport San Nicolas De Bari Airport
IATA Code IST QSN
ICAO Code LTFM MUNB
City Istanbul San Nicolas
Country Turkey Cuba
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Havana
Elevation 325 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 22.760000, -81.920000

Istanbul (IST) to San Nicolas (QSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to San Nicolas De Bari Airport (QSN) in San Nicolas, Cuba is 9,940 kilometers (6,176 miles / 5,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Cuba. 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 09:58 in Istanbul, it's 01:58 in San Nicolas. 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 San Nicolas (QSN) 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 San Nicolas De Bari Airport (QSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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