IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,381 km
5,208 miles
UMM
Summit
United States
Distance
8,381 km
5,208 mi / 4,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

IST UMM
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Summit Airport
IATA Code IST UMM
ICAO Code LTFM PAST
City Istanbul Summit
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 2,409 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 63.330000, -149.130000

Istanbul (IST) to Summit (UMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Summit Airport (UMM) in Summit, United States is 8,381 kilometers (5,208 miles / 4,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 22:01 in Istanbul, it's 10:01 in Summit. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,084 feet between the two airports. Summit Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Summit (UMM) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Summit Airport (UMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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