IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,638 km
4,746 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
7,638 km
4,746 mi / 4,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST SFM
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code IST SFM
ICAO Code LTFM KSFM
City Istanbul Sanford
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 43.390000, -70.710000

Istanbul (IST) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 7,638 kilometers (4,746 miles / 4,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 19:41 in Istanbul, it's 11:41 in Sanford. 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 Sanford (SFM) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 53° (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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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