The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ is 14,942 kilometers (9,285 miles / 8,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 AQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:08 in Istanbul, it's 21:08 in Antartica. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,136 feet between the two airports. Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Antartica (UGL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.