IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,170 km
5,077 miles
PTW
Pottstown
United States
Distance
8,170 km
5,077 mi / 4,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST PTW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Heritage Field
IATA Code IST PTW
ICAO Code LTFM KPTW
City Istanbul Pottstown
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 308 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 40.240000, -75.560000

Istanbul (IST) to Pottstown (PTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Heritage Field (PTW) in Pottstown, United States is 8,170 kilometers (5,077 miles / 4,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 15:02 in Istanbul, it's 07:02 in Pottstown. 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 Pottstown (PTW) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 49° (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 Heritage Field (PTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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