IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,938 km
6,175 miles
MPS
Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
9,938 km
6,175 mi / 5,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
316°
northwest

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IST MPS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Mount Pleasant Regional Airport
IATA Code IST MPS
ICAO Code LTFM KOSA
City Istanbul Mount Pleasant
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 33.100000, -94.960000

Istanbul (IST) to Mount Pleasant (MPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) in Mount Pleasant, United States is 9,938 kilometers (6,175 miles / 5,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 05:12 in Istanbul, it's 20:12 in Mount Pleasant. 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 Mount Pleasant (MPS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 39° (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 Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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