IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,504 km
5,906 miles
MBT
Masbate
Philippines
Distance
9,504 km
5,906 mi / 5,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
77°
east northeast

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IST MBT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Moises R. Espinosa Airport
IATA Code IST MBT
ICAO Code LTFM RPVJ
City Istanbul Masbate
Country Turkey Philippines
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Manila
Elevation 325 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 12.370000, 123.630000

Istanbul (IST) to Masbate (MBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Moises R. Espinosa Airport (MBT) in Masbate, Philippines is 9,504 kilometers (5,906 miles / 5,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Philippines. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:20 in Istanbul, it's 11:20 in Masbate. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Masbate (MBT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 311° (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 Moises R. Espinosa Airport (MBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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