IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,763 km
6,688 miles
SQN
Sanana-Seram Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,763 km
6,688 mi / 5,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
87°
east

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IST SQN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Emalamo Sanana Airport
IATA Code IST SQN
ICAO Code LTFM WAPN
City Istanbul Sanana-Seram Island
Country Turkey Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 325 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -2.080000, 125.970000

Istanbul (IST) to Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) in Sanana-Seram Island, Indonesia is 10,763 kilometers (6,688 miles / 5,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:04 in Istanbul, it's 06:04 in Sanana-Seram Island. With a 6-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 Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 311° (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 Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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