IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,521 km
5,294 miles
RSH
Russian Mission
United States
Distance
8,521 km
5,294 mi / 4,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

IST RSH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Russian Mission Airport
IATA Code IST RSH
ICAO Code LTFM PARS
City Istanbul Russian Mission
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 61.770000, -161.320000

Istanbul (IST) to Russian Mission (RSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Russian Mission Airport (RSH) in Russian Mission, United States is 8,521 kilometers (5,294 miles / 4,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 16:50 in Istanbul, it's 04:50 in Russian Mission. With a 12-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 Russian Mission (RSH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Russian Mission Airport (RSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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