The flight distance from Cagayan de Sulu Airport (CDY) in Mapun, Philippines to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 9,473 kilometers (5,886 miles / 5,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Philippines with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in Mapun, it's 20:23 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 Mapun (CDY) follows a heading of 85° (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 Cagayan de Sulu Airport (CDY) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.