IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,915 km
5,539 miles
PCS
Picos
Brazil
Distance
8,915 km
5,539 mi / 4,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IST PCS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Picos Airport
IATA Code IST PCS
ICAO Code LTFM SNPC
City Istanbul Picos
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Fortaleza
Elevation 325 ft 1,050 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -7.060000, -41.520000

Istanbul (IST) to Picos (PCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Picos Airport (PCS) in Picos, Brazil is 8,915 kilometers (5,539 miles / 4,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Brazil. 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 21:56 in Istanbul, it's 15:56 in Picos. 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 Picos (PCS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 46° (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 Picos Airport (PCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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