IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,273 km
6,383 miles
RCK
Rockdale
United States
Distance
10,273 km
6,383 mi / 5,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST RCK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport H H Coffield Regional Airport
IATA Code IST RCK
ICAO Code LTFM KRCK
City Istanbul Rockdale
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 474 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 30.630000, -96.990000

Istanbul (IST) to Rockdale (RCK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to H H Coffield Regional Airport (RCK) in Rockdale, United States is 10,273 kilometers (6,383 miles / 5,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 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 01:17 in Istanbul, it's 16:17 in Rockdale. 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 Rockdale (RCK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 38° (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 H H Coffield Regional Airport (RCK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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