GJA
Guanaja
Honduras
10,735 km
6,670 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
10,735 km
6,670 mi / 5,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
43°
northeast

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GJA IST
Airport Name La Laguna Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GJA IST
ICAO Code MHNJ LTFM
City Guanaja Istanbul
Country Honduras Turkey
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 49 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 16.450000, -85.910000 41.280000, 28.750000

Guanaja (GJA) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Laguna Airport (GJA) in Guanaja, Honduras to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 10,735 kilometers (6,670 miles / 5,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Honduras 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 13:24 in Guanaja, it's 22:24 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 Guanaja (GJA) follows a heading of 299° (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 La Laguna Airport (GJA) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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