IST
Istanbul
Turkey
12,235 km
7,602 miles
NCJ
Sunchales
Argentina
Distance
12,235 km
7,602 mi / 6,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
246°
west southwest

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IST NCJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sunchales Aeroclub Airport
IATA Code IST NCJ
ICAO Code LTFM SAFS
City Istanbul Sunchales
Country Turkey Argentina
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 325 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -30.960000, -61.530000

Istanbul (IST) to Sunchales (NCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sunchales Aeroclub Airport (NCJ) in Sunchales, Argentina is 12,235 kilometers (7,602 miles / 6,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:20 in Istanbul, it's 06:20 in Sunchales. With a 6-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 Sunchales (NCJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 53° (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 Sunchales Aeroclub Airport (NCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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