IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,616 km
5,975 miles
LRF
Jacksonville
United States
Distance
9,616 km
5,975 mi / 5,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST LRF
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Little Rock Afb Airport
IATA Code IST LRF
ICAO Code LTFM KLRF
City Istanbul Jacksonville
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 34.900000, -92.100000

Istanbul (IST) to Jacksonville (LRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Little Rock Afb Airport (LRF) in Jacksonville, United States is 9,616 kilometers (5,975 miles / 5,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 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 03:40 in Istanbul, it's 18:40 in Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville (LRF) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 40° (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 Little Rock Afb Airport (LRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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