IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,008 km
5,597 miles
STX
Christiansted
United States
Distance
9,008 km
5,597 mi / 4,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
286°
west northwest

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IST STX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Henry E Rohlsen Airport
IATA Code IST STX
ICAO Code LTFM TISX
City Istanbul Christiansted
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/St_Thomas
Elevation 325 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 17.700000, -64.800000

Istanbul (IST) to Christiansted (STX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) in Christiansted, United States is 9,008 kilometers (5,597 miles / 4,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 03:26 in Istanbul, it's 20:26 in Christiansted. With a 7-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 Christiansted (STX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 49° (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 Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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