The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia is 11,100 kilometers (6,897 miles / 5,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:26 in Istanbul, it's 10:26 in Popayan. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,362 feet between the two airports. Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Popayan (PPN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 47° (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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.