IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,057 km
5,628 miles
SIG
San Juan
United States
Distance
9,057 km
5,628 mi / 4,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
287°
west northwest

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IST SIG
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport
IATA Code IST SIG
ICAO Code LTFM TJIG
City Istanbul San Juan
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 325 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 18.460000, -66.100000

Istanbul (IST) to San Juan (SIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) in San Juan, United States is 9,057 kilometers (5,628 miles / 4,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 01:14 in Istanbul, it's 18:14 in San Juan. 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 San Juan (SIG) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 49° (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 Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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