IST
Istanbul
Turkey
15,159 km
9,420 miles
RCL
Redcliffe
Vanuatu
Distance
15,159 km
9,420 mi / 8,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IST RCL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Redcliffe Airport
IATA Code IST RCL
ICAO Code LTFM NVSR
City Istanbul Redcliffe
Country Turkey Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Efate
Elevation 325 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -15.470000, 167.840000

Istanbul (IST) to Redcliffe (RCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Redcliffe Airport (RCL) in Redcliffe, Vanuatu is 15,159 kilometers (9,420 miles / 8,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:46 in Istanbul, it's 22:46 in Redcliffe. 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 Redcliffe (RCL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 315° (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 Redcliffe Airport (RCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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