IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,207 km
5,721 miles
VAL
Valenca
Brazil
Distance
9,207 km
5,721 mi / 4,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
245°
west southwest

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IST VAL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Valenca Airport
IATA Code IST VAL
ICAO Code LTFM SNVB
City Istanbul Valenca
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Fortaleza
Elevation 325 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -13.300000, -38.990000

Istanbul (IST) to Valenca (VAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Valenca Airport (VAL) in Valenca, Brazil is 9,207 kilometers (5,721 miles / 4,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 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 05:46 in Istanbul, it's 23:46 in Valenca. 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 Valenca (VAL) 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 Valenca Airport (VAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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