IST
Istanbul
Turkey
12,800 km
7,954 miles
MYX
Menyamya
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,800 km
7,954 mi / 6,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IST MYX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Menyamya Airport
IATA Code IST MYX
ICAO Code LTFM AYMC
City Istanbul Menyamya
Country Turkey Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 325 ft 3,880 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -7.210000, 146.020000

Istanbul (IST) to Menyamya (MYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Menyamya Airport (MYX) in Menyamya, Papua New Guinea is 12,800 kilometers (7,954 miles / 6,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Papua New Guinea. 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 15:25 in Istanbul, it's 22:25 in Menyamya. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,555 feet between the two airports. Menyamya Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Menyamya (MYX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 312° (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 Menyamya Airport (MYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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