Distance From Whites Airport to İstanbul Airport

The distance from Whites Airport () to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 5639 miles or 9075 kilometers or 4897 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 Melbourne ( United States ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 12 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whites Airport, Melbourne, United States to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 12 hours 57 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 • - IST

Kilometers		9075 km
Statute Miles		5639 miles
Nautical Miles		4897 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 57 minutes

Whites Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - to IST Flight Path

Location of Whites Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Melbourne to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Melbourne, United States and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IST

Time difference between Melbourne (United States) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 9 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 9 Hours ahead of Melbourne.

Location	Local Time
Melbourne (United States)	2025-12-14, 16:29:32 CST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-15, 01:29:32 +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

Whites Airport ( / ) Melbourne, United States

Destination

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