IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,717 km
5,416 miles
RAC
Racine
United States
Distance
8,717 km
5,416 mi / 4,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST RAC
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Batten International Airport
IATA Code IST RAC
ICAO Code LTFM KRAC
City Istanbul Racine
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 42.760000, -87.810000

Istanbul (IST) to Racine (RAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Batten International Airport (RAC) in Racine, United States is 8,717 kilometers (5,416 miles / 4,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with United States. 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 02:57 in Istanbul, it's 17:57 in Racine. With a 9-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 Racine (RAC) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 43° (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 Batten International Airport (RAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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