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IST to WSD: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → White Sands (Condron Army Air Field)
6,604 mi
10,628 km · 5,739 nm
13h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,604 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 25m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- WSD — Condron Army Air Field · White Sands, 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 WSD
- LRU · Las Cruces International Airport31 mi away
- BIF · Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)34 mi away
- ELP · El Paso International Airport37 mi away
- HMN · Holloman Air Force Base39 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from WSD?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to White Sands (WSD) is 6,604 miles (10,628 km, 5,739 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to WSD?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 25m 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 White Sands?
White Sands is 9 hours behind Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to WSD?
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