ARD
Alor Island
Indonesia
11,090 km
6,891 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
11,090 km
6,891 mi / 5,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
311°
northwest

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ARD IST
Airport Name Mali Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ARD IST
ICAO Code WATM LTFM
City Alor Island Istanbul
Country Indonesia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Makassar Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 10 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, 124.600000 41.280000, 28.750000

Alor Island (ARD) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mali Airport (ARD) in Alor Island, Indonesia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 11,090 kilometers (6,891 miles / 5,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:26 in Alor Island, it's 15:26 in Istanbul. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Alor Island (ARD) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mali Airport (ARD) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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