IST
Istanbul
Turkey
17,067 km
10,605 miles
RGI
Rangiroa Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
17,067 km
10,605 mi / 9,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
352°
north

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IST RGI
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Rangiroa Airport
IATA Code IST RGI
ICAO Code LTFM NTTG
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 325 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -14.950000, -147.660000

Istanbul (IST) to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) in Rangiroa Airport, French Polynesia is 17,067 kilometers (10,605 miles / 9,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 15:36 in Istanbul, it's 02:36 in Rangiroa Airport. With a 13-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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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