IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,409 km
5,225 miles
JPA
Joao Pessoa
Brazil
Distance
8,409 km
5,225 mi / 4,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IST JPA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Presidente Castro Pinto Airport
IATA Code IST JPA
ICAO Code LTFM SBJP
City Istanbul Joao Pessoa
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Fortaleza
Elevation 325 ft 217 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -7.150000, -34.950000

Istanbul (IST) to Joao Pessoa (JPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Presidente Castro Pinto Airport (JPA) in Joao Pessoa, Brazil is 8,409 kilometers (5,225 miles / 4,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:50 in Istanbul, it's 05:50 in Joao Pessoa. 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 Joao Pessoa (JPA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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