IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,983 km
5,581 miles
USC
Union
United States
Distance
8,983 km
5,581 mi / 4,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST USC
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Union County, Troy Shelton Field
IATA Code IST USC
ICAO Code LTFM K35A
City Istanbul Union
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 325 ft 610 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 34.690000, -81.640000

Istanbul (IST) to Union (USC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Union County, Troy Shelton Field (USC) in Union, United States is 8,983 kilometers (5,581 miles / 4,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 17:06 in Istanbul, it's 09:06 in Union. With a 8-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 Union (USC) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 46° (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 Union County, Troy Shelton Field (USC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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