IST
Istanbul
Turkey
14,434 km
8,969 miles
SGO
St George Airport
Australia
Distance
14,434 km
8,969 mi / 7,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
95°
east

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IST SGO
Airport Name Istanbul Airport St George Airport
IATA Code IST SGO
ICAO Code LTFM YSGE
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Australia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 325 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -28.050000, 148.590000

Istanbul (IST) to St George Airport (SGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to St George Airport (SGO) in St George Airport, Australia is 14,434 kilometers (8,969 miles / 7,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:33 in Istanbul, it's 00:33 in St George Airport. With a 7-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 St George Airport (SGO) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). 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 St George Airport (SGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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