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IST to PCN: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Picton (Picton Aerodrome)
10,643 mi
17,129 km · 9,249 nm
21h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
10,643 miles nonstop takes roughly 21h 20m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- PCN — Picton Aerodrome · Picton, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near PCN
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport13 mi away
- NSN · Nelson Airport38 mi away
- WLG · Wellington International Airport44 mi away
- MZP · Motueka Airport53 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from PCN?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Picton (PCN) is 10,643 miles (17,129 km, 9,249 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to PCN?
A nonstop flight takes about 21h 20m 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 Istanbul and Picton?
Picton is 9 hours ahead of Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to PCN?
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