IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,662 km
6,625 miles
PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
Distance
10,662 km
6,625 mi / 5,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IST PYA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Velasquez Airport
IATA Code IST PYA
ICAO Code LTFM SKVL
City Istanbul Velasquez
Country Turkey Colombia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Bogota
Elevation 325 ft 566 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 5.940000, -74.460000

Istanbul (IST) to Velasquez (PYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia is 10,662 kilometers (6,625 miles / 5,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 13:22 in Istanbul, it's 05:22 in Velasquez. 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.

The return flight from Velasquez (PYA) 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 Velasquez Airport (PYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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