IST
Istanbul
Turkey
13,047 km
8,107 miles
MKK
Kaunakakai
United States
Distance
13,047 km
8,107 mi / 7,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

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IST MKK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Molokai Airport
IATA Code IST MKK
ICAO Code LTFM PHMK
City Istanbul Kaunakakai
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 325 ft 454 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 21.150000, -157.100000

Istanbul (IST) to Kaunakakai (MKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Molokai Airport (MKK) in Kaunakakai, United States is 13,047 kilometers (8,107 miles / 7,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 United States. 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 14:28 in Istanbul, it's 01:28 in Kaunakakai. 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 Kaunakakai (MKK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 355° (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 Molokai Airport (MKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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