IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,634 km
6,608 miles
MID
Merida
Mexico
Distance
10,634 km
6,608 mi / 5,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
304°
northwest

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IST MID
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport
IATA Code IST MID
ICAO Code LTFM MMMD
City Istanbul Merida
Country Turkey Mexico
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Merida
Elevation 325 ft 38 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 20.940000, -89.660000

Istanbul (IST) to Merida (MID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (MID) in Merida, Mexico is 10,634 kilometers (6,608 miles / 5,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:16 in Istanbul, it's 11:16 in Merida. With a 9-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 Merida (MID) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 42° (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 Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (MID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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