IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,093 km
6,272 miles
MAR
Maracaibo
Venezuela
Distance
10,093 km
6,272 mi / 5,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IST MAR
Airport Name Istanbul Airport La Chinita International Airport
IATA Code IST MAR
ICAO Code LTFM SVMC
City Istanbul Maracaibo
Country Turkey Venezuela
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Caracas
Elevation 325 ft 239 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 10.560000, -71.730000

Istanbul (IST) to Maracaibo (MAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to La Chinita International Airport (MAR) in Maracaibo, Venezuela is 10,093 kilometers (6,272 miles / 5,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Venezuela. 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 17:17 in Istanbul, it's 10:17 in Maracaibo. 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 Maracaibo (MAR) 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 La Chinita International Airport (MAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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