IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,801 km
6,712 miles
QDC
Dracena
Brazil
Distance
10,801 km
6,712 mi / 5,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IST QDC
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Dracena Airport
IATA Code IST QDC
ICAO Code LTFM SDDR
City Istanbul Dracena
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 325 ft 1,220 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -21.460000, -51.610000

Istanbul (IST) to Dracena (QDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Dracena Airport (QDC) in Dracena, Brazil is 10,801 kilometers (6,712 miles / 5,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 04:24 in Istanbul, it's 22:24 in Dracena. 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 Dracena (QDC) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 48° (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 Dracena Airport (QDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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