CUB
Columbia
United States
8,996 km
5,590 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,996 km
5,590 mi / 4,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUB IST
Airport Name Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CUB IST
ICAO Code KCUB LTFM
City Columbia Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 193 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 33.970000, -81.000000 41.280000, 28.750000

Columbia (CUB) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport (CUB) in Columbia, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,996 kilometers (5,590 miles / 4,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 11:41 in Columbia, it's 19:41 in Istanbul. With a 8-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 Columbia (CUB) follows a heading of 308° (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 Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport (CUB) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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