GUM
Guam
Guam
11,076 km
6,882 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
11,076 km
6,882 mi / 5,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Guam
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GUM IST
Airport Name Guam International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GUM IST
ICAO Code PGUM LTFM
City Guam Istanbul
Country Guam Turkey
Timezone Pacific/Guam Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 305 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 13.500000, 144.800000 41.280000, 28.750000

Guam (GUM) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guam International Airport (GUM) in Guam, Guam to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 11,076 kilometers (6,882 miles / 5,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:03 in Guam, it's 17:03 in Istanbul. With a 7-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 Guam (GUM) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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