ASI
Ascension Island
SH
7,022 km
4,364 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
7,022 km
4,364 mi / 3,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
35°
northeast

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ASI IST
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ASI IST
ICAO Code FHAW LTFM
City Ascension Island Istanbul
Country SH Turkey
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 278 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 41.280000, 28.750000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 7,022 kilometers (4,364 miles / 3,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 SH with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Ascension Island, it's 04:54 in Istanbul. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 229° (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 RAF Ascension Island (ASI) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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