IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,326 km
5,173 miles
PLN
Pellston
United States
Distance
8,326 km
5,173 mi / 4,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
318°
northwest

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IST PLN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport
IATA Code IST PLN
ICAO Code LTFM KPLN
City Istanbul Pellston
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Detroit
Elevation 325 ft 721 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 45.570000, -84.800000

Istanbul (IST) to Pellston (PLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport (PLN) in Pellston, United States is 8,326 kilometers (5,173 miles / 4,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 05:57 in Istanbul, it's 21:57 in Pellston. 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 Pellston (PLN) 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 Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport (PLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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