IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,975 km
5,577 miles
MLI
Moline
United States
Distance
8,975 km
5,577 mi / 4,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST MLI
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Quad Cities International Airport
IATA Code IST MLI
ICAO Code LTFM KMLI
City Istanbul Moline
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 590 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 41.450000, -90.510000

Istanbul (IST) to Moline (MLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) in Moline, United States is 8,975 kilometers (5,577 miles / 4,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 14:00 in Istanbul, it's 05:00 in Moline. 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 Moline (MLI) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 42° (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 Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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