IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,773 km
7,315 miles
VCH
Vichadero
Uruguay
Distance
11,773 km
7,315 mi / 6,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
241°
west southwest

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IST VCH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Vichadero Airport
IATA Code IST VCH
ICAO Code LTFM SUVO
City Istanbul Vichadero
Country Turkey Uruguay
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Montevideo
Elevation 325 ft 488 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -31.770000, -54.620000

Istanbul (IST) to Vichadero (VCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Vichadero Airport (VCH) in Vichadero, Uruguay is 11,773 kilometers (7,315 miles / 6,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Uruguay. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:03 in Istanbul, it's 06:03 in Vichadero. 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.

The return flight from Vichadero (VCH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 51° (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 Vichadero Airport (VCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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