IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,444 km
6,489 miles
ROW
Roswell
United States
Distance
10,444 km
6,489 mi / 5,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST ROW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Roswell Air Center Airport
IATA Code IST ROW
ICAO Code LTFM KROW
City Istanbul Roswell
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Denver
Elevation 325 ft 3,671 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 33.300000, -104.530000

Istanbul (IST) to Roswell (ROW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) in Roswell, United States is 10,444 kilometers (6,489 miles / 5,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 22:12 in Istanbul, it's 12:12 in Roswell. With a 10-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 3,346 feet between the two airports. Roswell Air Center Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Roswell (ROW) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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