IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,616 km
3,489 miles
SID
Espargos
Cape Verde
Distance
5,616 km
3,489 mi / 3,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
257°
west southwest

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IST SID
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Amilcar Cabral International Airport
IATA Code IST SID
ICAO Code LTFM GVAC
City Istanbul Espargos
Country Turkey Cape Verde
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 325 ft 177 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 16.740000, -22.950000

Istanbul (IST) to Espargos (SID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) in Espargos, Cape Verde is 5,616 kilometers (3,489 miles / 3,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Cape Verde. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:40 in Istanbul, it's 11:40 in Espargos. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Espargos (SID) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 50° (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 Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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