IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,706 km
6,031 miles
RFK
Rolling Fork
United States
Distance
9,706 km
6,031 mi / 5,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST RFK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Rollang Field
IATA Code IST RFK
ICAO Code LTFM 5MS1
City Istanbul Rolling Fork
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 32.950000, -90.850000

Istanbul (IST) to Rolling Fork (RFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Rollang Field (RFK) in Rolling Fork, United States is 9,706 kilometers (6,031 miles / 5,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 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 15:35 in Istanbul, it's 06:35 in Rolling Fork. With a 9-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 Rolling Fork (RFK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 41° (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 Rollang Field (RFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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