IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,975 km
7,441 miles
RCQ
Reconquista
Argentina
Distance
11,975 km
7,441 mi / 6,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IST RCQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Reconquista Airport
IATA Code IST RCQ
ICAO Code LTFM SATR
City Istanbul Reconquista
Country Turkey Argentina
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 325 ft 160 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -29.210000, -59.680000

Istanbul (IST) to Reconquista (RCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Reconquista Airport (RCQ) in Reconquista, Argentina is 11,975 kilometers (7,441 miles / 6,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Argentina. 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 05:43 in Istanbul, it's 23:43 in Reconquista. 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 Reconquista (RCQ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 52° (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 Reconquista Airport (RCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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