IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,584 km
6,577 miles
SSZ
Guaruja
Brazil
Distance
10,584 km
6,577 mi / 5,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
242°
west southwest

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IST SSZ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Base Aerea de Santos Airport
IATA Code IST SSZ
ICAO Code LTFM SBST
City Istanbul Guaruja
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 325 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -23.930000, -46.300000

Istanbul (IST) to Guaruja (SSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Base Aerea de Santos Airport (SSZ) in Guaruja, Brazil is 10,584 kilometers (6,577 miles / 5,715 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 20:47 in Istanbul, it's 14:47 in Guaruja. 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 Guaruja (SSZ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 47° (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 Base Aerea de Santos Airport (SSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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