IST
Istanbul
Turkey
12,411 km
7,712 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,411 km
7,712 mi / 6,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
79°
east northeast

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IST SBE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code IST SBE
ICAO Code LTFM AYSA
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 325 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Istanbul (IST) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,411 kilometers (7,712 miles / 6,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 21:19 in Istanbul, it's 04:19 in Suabi Airport. With a 7-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 Suabi Airport (SBE) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). 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 Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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