FRB
Forbes
Australia
14,676 km
9,119 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
14,676 km
9,119 mi / 7,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FRB IST
Airport Name Forbes Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FRB IST
ICAO Code YFBS LTFM
City Forbes Istanbul
Country Australia Turkey
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 760 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -33.360000, 147.940000 41.280000, 28.750000

Forbes (FRB) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forbes Airport (FRB) in Forbes, Australia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 14,676 kilometers (9,119 miles / 7,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Australia with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:30 in Forbes, it's 01:30 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 Forbes (FRB) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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