IST
Istanbul
Turkey
16,105 km
10,007 miles
NLK
Burnt Pine
NF
Distance
16,105 km
10,007 mi / 8,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
83°
east

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IST NLK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Norfolk Island International Airport
IATA Code IST NLK
ICAO Code LTFM YSNF
City Istanbul Burnt Pine
Country Turkey NF
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Norfolk
Elevation 325 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -29.040000, 167.940000

Istanbul (IST) to Burnt Pine (NLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) in Burnt Pine, NF is 16,105 kilometers (10,007 miles / 8,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 NF. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:37 in Istanbul, it's 23:37 in Burnt Pine. 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 Burnt Pine (NLK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). 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 Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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