KSY
Kars
Turkey
10,605 km
6,590 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
10,605 km
6,590 mi / 5,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
311°
northwest

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KSY MIA
Airport Name Kars Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code KSY MIA
ICAO Code LTCF KMIA
City Kars Miami
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 5,889 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 43.120000 25.800000, -80.290000

Kars (KSY) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 10,605 kilometers (6,590 miles / 5,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 21:57 in Kars, it's 13:57 in Miami. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,880 feet between the two airports. Miami International Airport sits lower than Kars Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Miami (MIA) to Kars (KSY) follows a heading of 40° (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 Kars Airport (KSY) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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