# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Nunam Iqua (SXP)

> 8,409 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,409 km / 5,225 mi / 4,541 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 6° (north)
- **Return heading**: 349° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 16:40 in Istanbul, it's 05:40 in Nunam Iqua)
- **Elevation difference**: 307 ft (SXP is lower than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sxp-nunam-iqua-nunam-iqua-airport/1ef266df-3a10-661c-bec5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nunam Iqua, United States
- ICAO: KSXP
- Timezone: America/Nome
- Coordinates: 62.520000, -164.850000
- Elevation: 18 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 16:40 in Istanbul, it's 05:40 in Nunam Iqua.
With a 11-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sxp-nunam-iqua-nunam-iqua-airport/1ef266df-3a10-661c-bec5-06bb2780ed98)
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