IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,146 km
6,926 miles
LQM
Puerto Leguizamo
Colombia
Distance
11,146 km
6,926 mi / 6,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
279°
west

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IST LQM
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Caucaya Airport
IATA Code IST LQM
ICAO Code LTFM SKLG
City Istanbul Puerto Leguizamo
Country Turkey Colombia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Bogota
Elevation 325 ft 573 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -0.180000, -74.770000

Istanbul (IST) to Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Caucaya Airport (LQM) in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia is 11,146 kilometers (6,926 miles / 6,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:17 in Istanbul, it's 16:17 in Puerto Leguizamo. With a 8-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 Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 48° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Caucaya Airport (LQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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