The flight distance from El Maiten Airport (EMX) in El Maiten, Argentina to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 13,626 kilometers (8,467 miles / 7,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Argentina 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 09:01 in El Maiten, it's 15:01 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,030 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than El Maiten Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to El Maiten (EMX) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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