IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,558 km
5,318 miles
WOW
Willow
United States
Distance
8,558 km
5,318 mi / 4,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
359°
north

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IST WOW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Willow Airport
IATA Code IST WOW
ICAO Code LTFM PAUO
City Istanbul Willow
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Anchorage
Elevation 325 ft 215 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 61.750000, -150.050000

Istanbul (IST) to Willow (WOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Willow Airport (WOW) in Willow, United States is 8,558 kilometers (5,318 miles / 4,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 03:29 in Istanbul, it's 15:29 in Willow. 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 Willow (WOW) 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 Willow Airport (WOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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