IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,434 km
5,241 miles
TVC
Traverse City
United States
Distance
8,434 km
5,241 mi / 4,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST TVC
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Cherry Capital Airport
IATA Code IST TVC
ICAO Code LTFM KTVC
City Istanbul Traverse City
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 624 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 44.740000, -85.580000

Istanbul (IST) to Traverse City (TVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) in Traverse City, United States is 8,434 kilometers (5,241 miles / 4,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 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 17:15 in Istanbul, it's 09:15 in Traverse City. 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 Traverse City (TVC) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 45° (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 Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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