IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,985 km
6,826 miles
SZP
Santa Paula
United States
Distance
10,985 km
6,826 mi / 5,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
334°
north northwest

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IST SZP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Santa Paula Airport
IATA Code IST SZP
ICAO Code LTFM KSZP
City Istanbul Santa Paula
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 325 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 34.350000, -119.060000

Istanbul (IST) to Santa Paula (SZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Santa Paula Airport (SZP) in Santa Paula, United States is 10,985 kilometers (6,826 miles / 5,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 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 23:14 in Istanbul, it's 12:14 in Santa Paula. With a 11-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 Santa Paula (SZP) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Santa Paula Airport (SZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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