IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,521 km
7,159 miles
KNG
Kaimana-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,521 km
7,159 mi / 6,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
83°
east

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IST KNG
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kaimana Airport
IATA Code IST KNG
ICAO Code LTFM WASK
City Istanbul Kaimana-Papua Island
Country Turkey Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 325 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -3.640000, 133.700000

Istanbul (IST) to Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kaimana Airport (KNG) in Kaimana-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,521 kilometers (7,159 miles / 6,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Turkey with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:04 in Istanbul, it's 03:04 in Kaimana-Papua Island. 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.

The return flight from Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 312° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kaimana Airport (KNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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