IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,665 km
6,005 miles
TRK
Tarakan Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,665 km
6,005 mi / 5,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
88°
east

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IST TRK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Juwata Airport
IATA Code IST TRK
ICAO Code LTFM WALR
City Istanbul Tarakan Island
Country Turkey Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Makassar
Elevation 325 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 3.330000, 117.570000

Istanbul (IST) to Tarakan Island (TRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Juwata Airport (TRK) in Tarakan Island, Indonesia is 9,665 kilometers (6,005 miles / 5,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 18:30 in Istanbul, it's 23:30 in Tarakan Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tarakan Island (TRK) 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 Juwata Airport (TRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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