The flight distance from Alexandria Homestead Airport (AXL) in Alexandria Homestead Airport, Australia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 12,871 kilometers (7,998 miles / 6,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:41 in Alexandria Homestead Airport, it's 02:11 in Istanbul. With a 6.5-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 Alexandria Homestead Airport (AXL) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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