IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,646 km
5,372 miles
RWI
Rocky Mount
United States
Distance
8,646 km
5,372 mi / 4,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
307°
northwest

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IST RWI
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport
IATA Code IST RWI
ICAO Code LTFM KRWI
City Istanbul Rocky Mount
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 158 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 35.860000, -77.890000

Istanbul (IST) to Rocky Mount (RWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) in Rocky Mount, United States is 8,646 kilometers (5,372 miles / 4,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 16:33 in Istanbul, it's 08:33 in Rocky Mount. 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 Rocky Mount (RWI) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 47° (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 Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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