IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,776 km
6,696 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
10,776 km
6,696 mi / 5,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IST RHV
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code IST RHV
ICAO Code LTFM KRHV
City Istanbul San Jose
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 325 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 37.330000, -121.820000

Istanbul (IST) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 10,776 kilometers (6,696 miles / 5,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 19:15 in Istanbul, it's 08:15 in San Jose. With a 11-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 San Jose (RHV) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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