IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,265 km
5,135 miles
SCE
State College
United States
Distance
8,265 km
5,135 mi / 4,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
311°
northwest

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IST SCE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport State College Regional Airport
IATA Code IST SCE
ICAO Code LTFM KUNV
City Istanbul State College
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 1,231 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 40.900000, -77.800000

Istanbul (IST) to State College (SCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to State College Regional Airport (SCE) in State College, United States is 8,265 kilometers (5,135 miles / 4,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 21:56 in Istanbul, it's 13:56 in State College. 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 State College (SCE) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 48° (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 State College Regional Airport (SCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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