IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,819 km
5,480 miles
STP
St Paul
United States
Distance
8,819 km
5,480 mi / 4,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
322°
northwest

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IST STP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport St Paul Downtown Holman Field
IATA Code IST STP
ICAO Code LTFM KSTP
City Istanbul St Paul
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 705 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 44.930000, -93.060000

Istanbul (IST) to St Paul (STP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to St Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) in St Paul, United States is 8,819 kilometers (5,480 miles / 4,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 04:03 in Istanbul, it's 19:03 in St Paul. 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 St Paul (STP) 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 St Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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