IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,576 km
7,193 miles
RBQ
Rurenabaque
Bolivia
Distance
11,576 km
7,193 mi / 6,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
263°
west

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IST RBQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Rurenabaque Airport
IATA Code IST RBQ
ICAO Code LTFM SLRQ
City Istanbul Rurenabaque
Country Turkey Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/La_Paz
Elevation 325 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -14.430000, -67.500000

Istanbul (IST) to Rurenabaque (RBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) in Rurenabaque, Bolivia is 11,576 kilometers (7,193 miles / 6,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Bolivia. 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 16:23 in Istanbul, it's 09:23 in Rurenabaque. With a 7-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 Rurenabaque (RBQ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 50° (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 Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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