CUC
Cucuta
Colombia
10,354 km
6,434 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
10,354 km
6,434 mi / 5,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
48°
northeast

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CUC IST
Airport Name Camilo Daza International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CUC IST
ICAO Code SKCC LTFM
City Cucuta Istanbul
Country Colombia Turkey
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,096 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 7.930000, -72.510000 41.280000, 28.750000

Cucuta (CUC) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) in Cucuta, Colombia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 10,354 kilometers (6,434 miles / 5,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Colombia with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:26 in Cucuta, it's 18:26 in Istanbul. With a 8-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 Cucuta (CUC) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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