IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,756 km
3,577 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
5,756 km
3,577 mi / 3,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IST THU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code IST THU
ICAO Code LTFM BGTL
City Istanbul Thule
Country Turkey Greenland
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Thule
Elevation 325 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 76.530000, -68.700000

Istanbul (IST) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 5,756 kilometers (3,577 miles / 3,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Greenland. 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 13:01 in Istanbul, it's 06:01 in Thule. 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 Thule (THU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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