IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,864 km
5,508 miles
THE
Teresina
Brazil
Distance
8,864 km
5,508 mi / 4,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
254°
west southwest

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IST THE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Senador Petronio Portela Airport
IATA Code IST THE
ICAO Code LTFM SBTE
City Istanbul Teresina
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Fortaleza
Elevation 325 ft 219 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -5.060000, -42.820000

Istanbul (IST) to Teresina (THE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Senador Petronio Portela Airport (THE) in Teresina, Brazil is 8,864 kilometers (5,508 miles / 4,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 15:15 in Istanbul, it's 09:15 in Teresina. 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 Teresina (THE) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 46° (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 Senador Petronio Portela Airport (THE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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