IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,996 km
4,969 miles
WLK
Selawik
United States
Distance
7,996 km
4,969 mi / 4,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

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IST WLK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Selawik Airport
IATA Code IST WLK
ICAO Code LTFM PASK
City Istanbul Selawik
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 66.600000, -159.990000

Istanbul (IST) to Selawik (WLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Selawik Airport (WLK) in Selawik, United States is 7,996 kilometers (4,969 miles / 4,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 01:32 in Istanbul, it's 13:32 in Selawik. 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 Selawik (WLK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 353° (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 Selawik Airport (WLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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