IST
Istanbul
Turkey
14,972 km
9,303 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,972 km
9,303 mi / 8,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
100°
east

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IST SYD
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code IST SYD
ICAO Code LTFM YSSY
City Istanbul Sydney
Country Turkey Australia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Australia/Sydney
Elevation 325 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Istanbul (IST) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,972 kilometers (9,303 miles / 8,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:07 in Istanbul, it's 18:07 in Sydney. With a 8-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 Sydney (SYD) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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