IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,785 km
5,459 miles
RID
Richmond
United States
Distance
8,785 km
5,459 mi / 4,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST RID
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Richmond Municipal Airport
IATA Code IST RID
ICAO Code LTFM KRID
City Istanbul Richmond
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 1,140 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 39.760000, -84.840000

Istanbul (IST) to Richmond (RID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) in Richmond, United States is 8,785 kilometers (5,459 miles / 4,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 21:58 in Istanbul, it's 13:58 in Richmond. 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 Richmond (RID) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 45° (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 Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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