FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
8,423 km
5,234 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,423 km
5,234 mi / 4,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
46°
northeast

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FOR IST
Airport Name Pinto Martins International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FOR IST
ICAO Code SBFZ LTFM
City Fortaleza Istanbul
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Fortaleza Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 82 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -38.530000 41.280000, 28.750000

Fortaleza (FOR) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,423 kilometers (5,234 miles / 4,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 Brazil with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:44 in Fortaleza, it's 15:44 in Istanbul. With a 6-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 Fortaleza (FOR) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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