IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,283 km
7,011 miles
RBR
Rio Branco
Brazil
Distance
11,283 km
7,011 mi / 6,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
267°
west

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IST RBR
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Placido de Castro Airport
IATA Code IST RBR
ICAO Code LTFM SBRB
City Istanbul Rio Branco
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Rio_Branco
Elevation 325 ft 633 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -9.870000, -67.900000

Istanbul (IST) to Rio Branco (RBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil is 11,283 kilometers (7,011 miles / 6,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 16:27 in Istanbul, it's 08:27 in Rio Branco. 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 Rio Branco (RBR) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 50° (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 Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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