IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,964 km
6,813 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
10,964 km
6,813 mi / 5,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IST RIV
Airport Name Istanbul Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code IST RIV
ICAO Code LTFM KRIV
City Istanbul Riverside
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 325 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 33.880000, -117.260000

Istanbul (IST) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 10,964 kilometers (6,813 miles / 5,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 18:42 in Istanbul, it's 07:42 in Riverside. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,211 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 25° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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