APQ
Arapiraca
Brazil
8,748 km
5,436 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,748 km
5,436 mi / 4,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Maceio
Heading
44°
northeast

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APQ IST
Airport Name Arapiraca Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code APQ IST
ICAO Code SNAL LTFM
City Arapiraca Istanbul
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Maceio Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 886 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -9.780000, -36.630000 41.280000, 28.750000

Arapiraca (APQ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arapiraca Airport (APQ) in Arapiraca, Brazil to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,748 kilometers (5,436 miles / 4,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Brazil with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:56 in Arapiraca, it's 07:56 in Istanbul. With a 6-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 Istanbul (IST) to Arapiraca (APQ) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arapiraca Airport (APQ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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