IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,235 km
5,738 miles
QSX
New Amsterdam
Guyana
Distance
9,235 km
5,738 mi / 4,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
272°
west

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IST QSX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport New Amsterdam Airport
IATA Code IST QSX
ICAO Code LTFM SYNA
City Istanbul New Amsterdam
Country Turkey Guyana
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Guyana
Elevation 325 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 6.240000, -57.470000

Istanbul (IST) to New Amsterdam (QSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to New Amsterdam Airport (QSX) in New Amsterdam, Guyana is 9,235 kilometers (5,738 miles / 4,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Guyana. 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 11:48 in Istanbul, it's 04:48 in New Amsterdam. With a 7-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 New Amsterdam (QSX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 49° (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 New Amsterdam Airport (QSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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