IST
Istanbul
Turkey
12,348 km
7,673 miles
OKQ
Okaba-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,348 km
7,673 mi / 6,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
82°
east

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IST OKQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Okaba Airport
IATA Code IST OKQ
ICAO Code LTFM WAKO
City Istanbul Okaba-Papua Island
Country Turkey Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 325 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -8.090000, 139.720000

Istanbul (IST) to Okaba-Papua Island (OKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Okaba Airport (OKQ) in Okaba-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,348 kilometers (7,673 miles / 6,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:15 in Istanbul, it's 06:15 in Okaba-Papua Island. With a 6-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 Okaba-Papua Island (OKQ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 311° (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 Okaba Airport (OKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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