IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,892 km
6,768 miles
MZE
Spanish Lookout
Belize
Distance
10,892 km
6,768 mi / 5,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
301°
west northwest

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IST MZE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Manatee Airport
IATA Code IST MZE
ICAO Code LTFM MZSL
City Istanbul Spanish Lookout
Country Turkey Belize
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Belize
Elevation 325 ft 343 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 17.280000, -89.020000

Istanbul (IST) to Spanish Lookout (MZE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Manatee Airport (MZE) in Spanish Lookout, Belize is 10,892 kilometers (6,768 miles / 5,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Belize. 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 13:26 in Istanbul, it's 04:26 in Spanish Lookout. 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 Spanish Lookout (MZE) 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 Manatee Airport (MZE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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