IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,332 km
5,177 miles
WAL
Wallops Island
United States
Distance
8,332 km
5,177 mi / 4,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
308°
northwest

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IST WAL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Wallops Flight Facility Airport
IATA Code IST WAL
ICAO Code LTFM KWAL
City Istanbul Wallops Island
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 37.940000, -75.470000

Istanbul (IST) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 8,332 kilometers (5,177 miles / 4,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 20:39 in Istanbul, it's 12:39 in Wallops Island. 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 Wallops Island (WAL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 49° (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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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