IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,483 km
6,514 miles
TLU
Tolu
Colombia
Distance
10,483 km
6,514 mi / 5,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IST TLU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tolu Airport
IATA Code IST TLU
ICAO Code LTFM SKTL
City Istanbul Tolu
Country Turkey Colombia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Bogota
Elevation 325 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 9.510000, -75.590000

Istanbul (IST) to Tolu (TLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tolu Airport (TLU) in Tolu, Colombia is 10,483 kilometers (6,514 miles / 5,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 16:08 in Istanbul, it's 08:08 in Tolu. 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 Tolu (TLU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 47° (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 Tolu Airport (TLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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