IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,647 km
5,994 miles
STM
Santarem
Brazil
Distance
9,647 km
5,994 mi / 5,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
264°
west

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IST STM
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport
IATA Code IST STM
ICAO Code LTFM SBSN
City Istanbul Santarem
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Belem
Elevation 325 ft 198 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -2.420000, -54.790000

Istanbul (IST) to Santarem (STM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM) in Santarem, Brazil is 9,647 kilometers (5,994 miles / 5,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 22:18 in Istanbul, it's 16:18 in Santarem. 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 Santarem (STM) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 48° (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 Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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