IST
Istanbul
Turkey
12,759 km
7,928 miles
SYU
Sue Islet
Australia
Distance
12,759 km
7,928 mi / 6,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
82°
east

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IST SYU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Warraber Island Airport
IATA Code IST SYU
ICAO Code LTFM YWBS
City Istanbul Sue Islet
Country Turkey Australia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 325 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -10.210000, 142.820000

Istanbul (IST) to Sue Islet (SYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Warraber Island Airport (SYU) in Sue Islet, Australia is 12,759 kilometers (7,928 miles / 6,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 18:32 in Istanbul, it's 01:32 in Sue Islet. With a 7-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 Sue Islet (SYU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 311° (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 Warraber Island Airport (SYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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