IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,864 km
6,750 miles
RNI
Corn Island
Nicaragua
Distance
10,864 km
6,750 mi / 5,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IST RNI
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Corn Island
IATA Code IST RNI
ICAO Code LTFM MNCI
City Istanbul Corn Island
Country Turkey Nicaragua
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Managua
Elevation 325 ft 1 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 12.160000, -83.060000

Istanbul (IST) to Corn Island (RNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Corn Island (RNI) in Corn Island, Nicaragua is 10,864 kilometers (6,750 miles / 5,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 23:16 in Istanbul, it's 14:16 in Corn Island. With a 9-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 Corn Island (RNI) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 45° (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 Corn Island (RNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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