The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 15,208 kilometers (9,450 miles / 8,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 20:20 in Istanbul, it's 04:20 in Malekula Island. 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.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 314° (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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.