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IST to SGF: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Springfield (Springfield Branson National Airport)
5,897 mi
9,491 km · 5,125 nm
12h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,897 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 2m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- SGF — Springfield Branson National Airport · Springfield, United States
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 SGF
- BKG · Branson Airport50 mi away
- JLN · Joplin Regional Airport61 mi away
- HRO · Boone County Airport69 mi away
- AIZ · Lee C Fine Memorial Airport75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from SGF?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Springfield (SGF) is 5,897 miles (9,491 km, 5,125 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to SGF?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 2m 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 Springfield?
Springfield is 8 hours behind Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to SGF?
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