IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,714 km
6,036 miles
QHN
Taguatinga
Brazil
Distance
9,714 km
6,036 mi / 5,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
251°
west southwest

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IST QHN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Taguatinga Airport
IATA Code IST QHN
ICAO Code LTFM SWTY
City Istanbul Taguatinga
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Araguaina
Elevation 325 ft 1,959 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -12.430000, -46.400000

Istanbul (IST) to Taguatinga (QHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Taguatinga Airport (QHN) in Taguatinga, Brazil is 9,714 kilometers (6,036 miles / 5,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 04:20 in Istanbul, it's 22:20 in Taguatinga. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,634 feet between the two airports. Taguatinga Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Taguatinga (QHN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 47° (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 Taguatinga Airport (QHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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