IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,981 km
5,580 miles
SIT
Sitka
United States
Distance
8,981 km
5,580 mi / 4,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
351°
north

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IST SIT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
IATA Code IST SIT
ICAO Code LTFM PASI
City Istanbul Sitka
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 57.050000, -135.360000

Istanbul (IST) to Sitka (SIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) in Sitka, United States is 8,981 kilometers (5,580 miles / 4,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 13:46 in Istanbul, it's 01:46 in Sitka. 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 Sitka (SIT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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