IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,853 km
6,122 miles
SNL
Shawnee
United States
Distance
9,853 km
6,122 mi / 5,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST SNL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Shawnee Regional Airport
IATA Code IST SNL
ICAO Code LTFM KSNL
City Istanbul Shawnee
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 1,073 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 35.360000, -96.940000

Istanbul (IST) to Shawnee (SNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Shawnee Regional Airport (SNL) in Shawnee, United States is 9,853 kilometers (6,122 miles / 5,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 05:04 in Istanbul, it's 20:04 in Shawnee. With a 9-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 Shawnee (SNL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 38° (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 Shawnee Regional Airport (SNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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