IST
Istanbul
Turkey
12,321 km
7,656 miles
VLG
Villa Gesell
Argentina
Distance
12,321 km
7,656 mi / 6,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IST VLG
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Villa Gesell Airport
IATA Code IST VLG
ICAO Code LTFM SAZV
City Istanbul Villa Gesell
Country Turkey Argentina
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Elevation 325 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -37.240000, -57.030000

Istanbul (IST) to Villa Gesell (VLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Villa Gesell Airport (VLG) in Villa Gesell, Argentina is 12,321 kilometers (7,656 miles / 6,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Argentina. 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 04:48 in Istanbul, it's 22:48 in Villa Gesell. 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 Villa Gesell (VLG) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 53° (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 Villa Gesell Airport (VLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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