The flight distance from Gerrard Smith International Airport (CYB) in Cayman Brac, KY to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 10,031 kilometers (6,233 miles / 5,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 KY 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 00:30 in Cayman Brac, it's 08:30 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 Cayman Brac (CYB) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Gerrard Smith International Airport (CYB) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.