IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,214 km
5,104 miles
MTX
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
8,214 km
5,104 mi / 4,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

IST MTX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Metro Field
IATA Code IST MTX
ICAO Code LTFM KMTF
City Istanbul Fairbanks
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 64.810000, -147.760000

Istanbul (IST) to Fairbanks (MTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States is 8,214 kilometers (5,104 miles / 4,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 05:45 in Istanbul, it's 17:45 in Fairbanks. 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 Fairbanks (MTX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 3° (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 Metro Field (MTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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