IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,565 km
6,565 miles
RON
Paipa
Colombia
Distance
10,565 km
6,565 mi / 5,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
282°
west northwest

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IST RON
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Juan Jose Rondon Airport
IATA Code IST RON
ICAO Code LTFM SKPA
City Istanbul Paipa
Country Turkey Colombia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Bogota
Elevation 325 ft 8,205 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 5.760000, -73.110000

Istanbul (IST) to Paipa (RON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) in Paipa, Colombia is 10,565 kilometers (6,565 miles / 5,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Colombia. 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 21:16 in Istanbul, it's 13:16 in Paipa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,880 feet between the two airports. Juan Jose Rondon Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paipa (RON) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 48° (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 Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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