IST
Istanbul
Turkey
15,141 km
9,408 miles
MWF
Maewo Island
Vanuatu
Distance
15,141 km
9,408 mi / 8,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
65°
east northeast

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IST MWF
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Naone Airport
IATA Code IST MWF
ICAO Code LTFM NVSN
City Istanbul Maewo Island
Country Turkey Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Efate
Elevation 325 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -15.000000, 168.080000

Istanbul (IST) to Maewo Island (MWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Naone Airport (MWF) in Maewo Island, Vanuatu is 15,141 kilometers (9,408 miles / 8,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 01:26 in Istanbul, it's 09:26 in Maewo Island. With a 8-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 Maewo Island (MWF) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 315° (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 Naone Airport (MWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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