IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,497 km
5,280 miles
RCT
Reed City
United States
Distance
8,497 km
5,280 mi / 4,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST RCT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Nartron Field
IATA Code IST RCT
ICAO Code LTFM KRCT
City Istanbul Reed City
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Detroit
Elevation 325 ft 1,055 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 43.900000, -85.520000

Istanbul (IST) to Reed City (RCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Nartron Field (RCT) in Reed City, United States is 8,497 kilometers (5,280 miles / 4,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 07:41 in Istanbul, it's 23:41 in Reed City. 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 Reed City (RCT) 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 Nartron Field (RCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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