IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,425 km
6,478 miles
VCT
Victoria
United States
Distance
10,425 km
6,478 mi / 5,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST VCT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Victoria Regional Airport
IATA Code IST VCT
ICAO Code LTFM KVCT
City Istanbul Victoria
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 28.850000, -96.920000

Istanbul (IST) to Victoria (VCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) in Victoria, United States is 10,425 kilometers (6,478 miles / 5,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 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 19:29 in Istanbul, it's 10:29 in Victoria. With a 9-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 Victoria (VCT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 38° (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 Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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