IST
Istanbul
Turkey
16,141 km
10,029 miles
LEV
Bureta
Fiji
Distance
16,141 km
10,029 mi / 8,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
56°
east northeast

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IST LEV
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Levuka Airfield
IATA Code IST LEV
ICAO Code LTFM NFNB
City Istanbul Bureta
Country Turkey Fiji
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 325 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -17.710000, 178.760000

Istanbul (IST) to Bureta (LEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Levuka Airfield (LEV) in Bureta, Fiji is 16,141 kilometers (10,029 miles / 8,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:17 in Istanbul, it's 03:17 in Bureta. 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 Bureta (LEV) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 319° (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 Levuka Airfield (LEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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