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Flight Distance from Cairns (CNS) to Istanbul (IST)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CNSYBCS
Cairns, Australia
Cairns International Airport
Great Circle Path
13,478 km8,375 miles • 7,278 NM
Destination Airport
LTFMIST
Istanbul, Turkey
İstanbul Airport
Direct Distance
13,478 km
8,375 Statute Miles
7,278 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
16h 21m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,213 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
308° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
16h 21m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
15h 9m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
26h 25m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🌐 TR
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
- City / Country: Cairns, Australia
- ICAO Code: YBCS
- Coordinates: -16.8789°, 145.7495°
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Elevation: 10 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
İstanbul Airport (IST)
- City / Country: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO Code: LTFM
- Coordinates: 41.2749°, 28.7321°
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation: 325 ft
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