IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,317 km
6,411 miles
SNZ
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,317 km
6,411 mi / 5,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IST SNZ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code IST SNZ
ICAO Code LTFM SBSC
City Istanbul Rio De Janeiro
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 325 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -22.930000, -43.720000

Istanbul (IST) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,317 kilometers (6,411 miles / 5,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:48 in Istanbul, it's 09:48 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6-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 Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 46° (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 Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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