IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,487 km
5,274 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
8,487 km
5,274 mi / 4,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

IST PQS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code IST PQS
ICAO Code LTFM K0AK
City Istanbul Pilot Station
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Nome
Elevation 325 ft 473 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 61.960000, -162.940000

Istanbul (IST) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 8,487 kilometers (5,274 miles / 4,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 15:36 in Istanbul, it's 03:36 in Pilot Station. With a 12-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 Pilot Station (PQS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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