IST
Istanbul
Turkey
14,539 km
9,034 miles
XTR
Tara Airport
Australia
Distance
14,539 km
9,034 mi / 7,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

IST XTR
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tara Airport
IATA Code IST XTR
ICAO Code LTFM YTAA
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Australia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 325 ft 360 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -27.160000, 150.480000

Istanbul (IST) to Tara Airport (XTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tara Airport (XTR) in Tara Airport, Australia is 14,539 kilometers (9,034 miles / 7,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:57 in Istanbul, it's 07:57 in Tara Airport. With a 7-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 Tara Airport (XTR) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). 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 Tara Airport (XTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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