IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,905 km
5,533 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
8,905 km
5,533 mi / 4,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
318°
northwest

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IST SQI
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code IST SQI
ICAO Code LTFM KSQI
City Istanbul Sterling/Rockfalls
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 41.740000, -89.680000

Istanbul (IST) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 8,905 kilometers (5,533 miles / 4,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 20:08 in Istanbul, it's 11:08 in Sterling/Rockfalls. 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 Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 42° (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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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