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HHH to IST: distance & flight time
Hilton Head Island (Hilton Head Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
5,662 mi
9,112 km · 4,920 nm
11h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,662 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 34m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HHH — Hilton Head Airport · Hilton Head Island, United States
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HHH
Near IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HHH from IST?
The flight distance from Hilton Head Island (HHH) to Istanbul (IST) is 5,662 miles (9,112 km, 4,920 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HHH to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 34m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Hilton Head Island and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Hilton Head Island.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HHH to IST?
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