IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,963 km
6,812 miles
SAP
La Mesa
Honduras
Distance
10,963 km
6,812 mi / 5,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
299°
west northwest

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IST SAP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport
IATA Code IST SAP
ICAO Code LTFM MHLM
City Istanbul La Mesa
Country Turkey Honduras
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 325 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 15.450000, -87.920000

Istanbul (IST) to La Mesa (SAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) in La Mesa, Honduras is 10,963 kilometers (6,812 miles / 5,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Honduras. 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 22:53 in Istanbul, it's 13:53 in La Mesa. 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 La Mesa (SAP) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 43° (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 Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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