IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,938 km
7,418 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
11,938 km
7,418 mi / 6,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

IST SHU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code IST SHU
ICAO Code LTFM YSMP
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Australia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Australia/Darwin
Elevation 325 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Istanbul (IST) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 11,938 kilometers (7,418 miles / 6,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 02:26 in Istanbul, it's 08:56 in Smith Point Airport. With a 6.5-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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 310° (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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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