IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,865 km
5,509 miles
KKU
Ekuk
United States
Distance
8,865 km
5,509 mi / 4,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

IST KKU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Ekuk Airport
IATA Code IST KKU
ICAO Code LTFM KKKU
City Istanbul Ekuk
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 58.810000, -158.560000

Istanbul (IST) to Ekuk (KKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Ekuk Airport (KKU) in Ekuk, United States is 8,865 kilometers (5,509 miles / 4,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:24 in Istanbul, it's 02:24 in Ekuk. With a 12-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 Ekuk (KKU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Ekuk Airport (KKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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