CKU
Cordova
United States
8,682 km
5,395 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,682 km
5,395 mi / 4,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

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CKU IST
Airport Name Cordova Municipal Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CKU IST
ICAO Code KCKU LTFM
City Cordova Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 59 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 60.540000, -145.730000 41.280000, 28.750000

Cordova (CKU) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) in Cordova, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,682 kilometers (5,395 miles / 4,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:39 in Cordova, it's 10:39 in Istanbul. With a 12-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 Cordova (CKU) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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