COS
Colorado Springs
United States
9,939 km
6,176 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
9,939 km
6,176 mi / 5,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
33°
north northeast

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COS IST
Airport Name City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code COS IST
ICAO Code KCOS LTFM
City Colorado Springs Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 6,187 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -104.700000 41.280000, 28.750000

Colorado Springs (COS) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 9,939 kilometers (6,176 miles / 5,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 10:12 in Colorado Springs, it's 20:12 in Istanbul. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,862 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 326° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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