IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,261 km
5,754 miles
NCA
North Caicos Airport
TC
Distance
9,261 km
5,754 mi / 5,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IST NCA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport North Caicos Airport
IATA Code IST NCA
ICAO Code LTFM MBNC
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey TC
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 325 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 21.920000, -71.940000

Istanbul (IST) to North Caicos Airport (NCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to North Caicos Airport (NCA) in North Caicos Airport, TC is 9,261 kilometers (5,754 miles / 5,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 TC. 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 00:40 in Istanbul, it's 16:40 in North Caicos Airport. With a 8-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 North Caicos Airport (NCA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 48° (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 North Caicos Airport (NCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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