IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,239 km
5,741 miles
SDP
Sand Point
United States
Distance
9,239 km
5,741 mi / 4,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

IST SDP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sand Point Airport
IATA Code IST SDP
ICAO Code LTFM PASD
City Istanbul Sand Point
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 55.310000, -160.520000

Istanbul (IST) to Sand Point (SDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sand Point Airport (SDP) in Sand Point, United States is 9,239 kilometers (5,741 miles / 4,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 01:35 in Istanbul, it's 13:35 in Sand Point. 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 Sand Point (SDP) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 353° (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 Sand Point Airport (SDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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