CLD
Carlsbad
United States
11,040 km
6,860 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
11,040 km
6,860 mi / 5,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
25°
north northeast

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CLD IST
Airport Name Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CLD IST
ICAO Code KCRQ LTFM
City Carlsbad Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 331 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 33.130000, -117.280000 41.280000, 28.750000

Carlsbad (CLD) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) in Carlsbad, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 11,040 kilometers (6,860 miles / 5,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 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 08:14 in Carlsbad, it's 19:14 in Istanbul. With a 11-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 Carlsbad (CLD) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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