IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,604 km
4,725 miles
UUK
Kuparuk
United States
Distance
7,604 km
4,725 mi / 4,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
359°
north

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IST UUK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport
IATA Code IST UUK
ICAO Code LTFM PAKU
City Istanbul Kuparuk
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 70.330000, -149.600000

Istanbul (IST) to Kuparuk (UUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) in Kuparuk, United States is 7,604 kilometers (4,725 miles / 4,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 23:18 in Istanbul, it's 11:18 in Kuparuk. With a 12-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 Kuparuk (UUK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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