BJK
Maikoor Island
Indonesia
11,747 km
7,300 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
11,747 km
7,300 mi / 6,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
311°
northwest

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BJK IST
Airport Name Nangasuri Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BJK IST
ICAO Code WAPK LTFM
City Maikoor Island Istanbul
Country Indonesia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 82 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -6.070000, 134.270000 41.280000, 28.750000

Maikoor Island (BJK) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nangasuri Airport (BJK) in Maikoor Island, Indonesia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 11,747 kilometers (7,300 miles / 6,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 19:27 in Maikoor Island, it's 13:27 in Istanbul. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Maikoor Island (BJK) follows a heading of 84° (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 Nangasuri Airport (BJK) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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