The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Maupiti Airport (MAU) in Maupiti Airport, French Polynesia is 17,250 kilometers (10,719 miles / 9,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 23:30 in Istanbul, it's 10:30 in Maupiti Airport. With a 13-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 Maupiti Airport (MAU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Maupiti Airport (MAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.