IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,834 km
7,354 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
11,834 km
7,354 mi / 6,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IST MDY
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code IST MDY
ICAO Code LTFM PMDY
City Istanbul Midway Atoll
Country Turkey UM
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Midway
Elevation 325 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 28.200000, -177.380000

Istanbul (IST) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 11,834 kilometers (7,354 miles / 6,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:46 in Istanbul, it's 03:46 in Midway Atoll. With a 14-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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