IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,761 km
5,444 miles
XES
Lake Geneva
United States
Distance
8,761 km
5,444 mi / 4,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
318°
northwest

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IST XES
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Grand Geneva Resort Airport
IATA Code IST XES
ICAO Code LTFM KC02
City Istanbul Lake Geneva
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 835 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 42.610000, -88.390000

Istanbul (IST) to Lake Geneva (XES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Grand Geneva Resort Airport (XES) in Lake Geneva, United States is 8,761 kilometers (5,444 miles / 4,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 22:16 in Istanbul, it's 13:16 in Lake Geneva. 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 Lake Geneva (XES) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 43° (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 Grand Geneva Resort Airport (XES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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