EFW
Jefferson
United States
9,134 km
5,676 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
9,134 km
5,676 mi / 4,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

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EFW IST
Airport Name Jefferson Municipal Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code EFW IST
ICAO Code KEFW LTFM
City Jefferson Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,047 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 42.010000, -94.340000 41.280000, 28.750000

Jefferson (EFW) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jefferson Municipal Airport (EFW) in Jefferson, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 9,134 kilometers (5,676 miles / 4,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 08:52 in Jefferson, it's 17:52 in Istanbul. With a 9-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 Jefferson (EFW) follows a heading of 321° (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 Jefferson Municipal Airport (EFW) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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