IST
Istanbul
Turkey
14,599 km
9,071 miles
TMN
Tamana Island
Kiribati
Distance
14,599 km
9,071 mi / 7,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
46°
northeast

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IST TMN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tamana Island Airport
IATA Code IST TMN
ICAO Code LTFM NGTM
City Istanbul Tamana Island
Country Turkey Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 325 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -2.490000, 175.970000

Istanbul (IST) to Tamana Island (TMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tamana Island Airport (TMN) in Tamana Island, Kiribati is 14,599 kilometers (9,071 miles / 7,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Kiribati. 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 09:36 in Istanbul, it's 18:36 in Tamana Island. 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 Tamana Island (TMN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Tamana Island Airport (TMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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