HGE
Higuerote Airport
Venezuela
9,642 km
5,991 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
9,642 km
5,991 mi / 5,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Caracas
Heading
49°
northeast

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HGE IST
Airport Name Higuerote Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code HGE IST
ICAO Code SVHG LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country Venezuela Turkey
Timezone America/Caracas Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 10 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 10.460000, -66.090000 41.280000, 28.750000

Higuerote Airport (HGE) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Higuerote Airport (HGE) in Higuerote Airport, Venezuela to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 9,642 kilometers (5,991 miles / 5,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Venezuela 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 14:31 in Higuerote Airport, it's 21:31 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 Higuerote Airport (HGE) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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