FMG
Brasilito
Costa Rica
11,209 km
6,965 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
11,209 km
6,965 mi / 6,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
44°
northeast

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FMG IST
Airport Name Flamingo Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FMG IST
ICAO Code MRFL LTFM
City Brasilito Istanbul
Country Costa Rica Turkey
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 270 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 10.420000, -85.780000 41.280000, 28.750000

Brasilito (FMG) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flamingo Airport (FMG) in Brasilito, Costa Rica to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 11,209 kilometers (6,965 miles / 6,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:41 in Brasilito, it's 14:41 in Istanbul. With a 9-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 Brasilito (FMG) follows a heading of 294° (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 Flamingo Airport (FMG) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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