IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,076 km
6,882 miles
NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
Distance
11,076 km
6,882 mi / 5,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IST NCR
Airport Name Istanbul Airport San Carlos
IATA Code IST NCR
ICAO Code LTFM MNSC
City Istanbul San Carlos
Country Turkey Nicaragua
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Managua
Elevation 325 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 11.130000, -84.770000

Istanbul (IST) to San Carlos (NCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua is 11,076 kilometers (6,882 miles / 5,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 19:55 in Istanbul, it's 10:55 in San Carlos. 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 San Carlos (NCR) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 44° (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 San Carlos (NCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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