IST
Istanbul
Turkey
13,271 km
8,246 miles
REL
Rawson
Argentina
Distance
13,271 km
8,246 mi / 7,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IST REL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport
IATA Code IST REL
ICAO Code LTFM SAVT
City Istanbul Rawson
Country Turkey Argentina
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 325 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -43.210000, -65.270000

Istanbul (IST) to Rawson (REL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport (REL) in Rawson, Argentina is 13,271 kilometers (8,246 miles / 7,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Argentina. 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 17:16 in Istanbul, it's 11:16 in Rawson. With a 6-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 Rawson (REL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport (REL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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