IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,397 km
5,217 miles
ZFA
Faro
Canada
Distance
8,397 km
5,217 mi / 4,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

IST ZFA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Faro Airport
IATA Code IST ZFA
ICAO Code LTFM CZFA
City Istanbul Faro
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Vancouver
Elevation 325 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 62.210000, -133.380000

Istanbul (IST) to Faro (ZFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Faro Airport (ZFA) in Faro, Canada is 8,397 kilometers (5,217 miles / 4,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Canada. 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 02:22 in Istanbul, it's 15:22 in Faro. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,026 feet between the two airports. Faro Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Faro (ZFA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Faro Airport (ZFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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