IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,619 km
5,355 miles
VDZ
Valdez
United States
Distance
8,619 km
5,355 mi / 4,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
358°
north

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IST VDZ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Valdez Pioneer Field
IATA Code IST VDZ
ICAO Code LTFM PAVD
City Istanbul Valdez
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 61.130000, -146.240000

Istanbul (IST) to Valdez (VDZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) in Valdez, United States is 8,619 kilometers (5,355 miles / 4,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 09:57 in Istanbul, it's 21:57 in Valdez. 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 Valdez (VDZ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 4° (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 Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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