IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,040 km
4,996 miles
WAA
Wales
United States
Distance
8,040 km
4,996 mi / 4,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

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IST WAA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Wales Airport
IATA Code IST WAA
ICAO Code LTFM PAIW
City Istanbul Wales
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 65.620000, -168.090000

Istanbul (IST) to Wales (WAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Wales Airport (WAA) in Wales, United States is 8,040 kilometers (4,996 miles / 4,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 15:44 in Istanbul, it's 03:44 in Wales. 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.

The return flight from Wales (WAA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). 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 Wales Airport (WAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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