IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,019 km
5,604 miles
PNZ
Petrolina
Brazil
Distance
9,019 km
5,604 mi / 4,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
249°
west southwest

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IST PNZ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
IATA Code IST PNZ
ICAO Code LTFM SBPL
City Istanbul Petrolina
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Bahia
Elevation 325 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -9.360000, -40.570000

Istanbul (IST) to Petrolina (PNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil is 9,019 kilometers (5,604 miles / 4,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 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 07:11 in Istanbul, it's 01:11 in Petrolina. 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 Petrolina (PNZ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 45° (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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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