IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,681 km
6,016 miles
PNS
Pensacola
United States
Distance
9,681 km
6,016 mi / 5,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
309°
northwest

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IST PNS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Pensacola International Airport
IATA Code IST PNS
ICAO Code LTFM KPNS
City Istanbul Pensacola
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 121 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 30.470000, -87.190000

Istanbul (IST) to Pensacola (PNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) in Pensacola, United States is 9,681 kilometers (6,016 miles / 5,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 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 13:35 in Istanbul, it's 04:35 in Pensacola. 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 Pensacola (PNS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 43° (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 Pensacola International Airport (PNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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