IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,931 km
6,792 miles
RIH
Río Hato
Panama
Distance
10,931 km
6,792 mi / 5,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
289°
west northwest

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IST RIH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport
IATA Code IST RIH
ICAO Code LTFM MPSM
City Istanbul Río Hato
Country Turkey Panama
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Panama
Elevation 325 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 8.380000, -80.130000

Istanbul (IST) to Río Hato (RIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama is 10,931 kilometers (6,792 miles / 5,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:14 in Istanbul, it's 05:14 in Río Hato. 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 Río Hato (RIH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 46° (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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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