IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,831 km
5,487 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
8,831 km
5,487 mi / 4,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
322°
northwest

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IST MSP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code IST MSP
ICAO Code LTFM KMSP
City Istanbul Minneapolis
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 44.880000, -93.220000

Istanbul (IST) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 8,831 kilometers (5,487 miles / 4,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 11:28 in Istanbul, it's 02:28 in Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis (MSP) 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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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