Distance From Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport to İstanbul Airport, AFA - IST Distance

The distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 8072 miles or 12991 kilometers or 7010 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San Rafael ( Argentina ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Rafael and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 18 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport, San Rafael, Argentina to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 18 hours 33 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AFA - IST

Kilometers		12991 km
Statute Miles		8072 miles
Nautical Miles		7010 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 33 minutes

Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - AFA to IST Flight Path

Location of Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Rafael to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Rafael, Argentina and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between San Rafael, Argentina and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AFA - IST

Time difference between San Rafael (Argentina) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 6 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 6 Hours ahead of San Rafael.

Location	Local Time
San Rafael (Argentina)	2026-03-18, 09:21:21 -03
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-03-18, 15:21:21 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA / SAMR) San Rafael, Argentina

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey