IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,552 km
5,314 miles
SLQ
Sleetmute
United States
Distance
8,552 km
5,314 mi / 4,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

IST SLQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sleetmute Airport
IATA Code IST SLQ
ICAO Code LTFM PASL
City Istanbul Sleetmute
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 192 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 61.700000, -157.170000

Istanbul (IST) to Sleetmute (SLQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sleetmute Airport (SLQ) in Sleetmute, United States is 8,552 kilometers (5,314 miles / 4,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 16:29 in Istanbul, it's 04:29 in Sleetmute. 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 Sleetmute (SLQ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Sleetmute Airport (SLQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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