IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,926 km
6,789 miles
UAX
Uaxactun
Guatemala
Distance
10,926 km
6,789 mi / 5,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
302°
west northwest

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IST UAX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Uaxactun Airport
IATA Code IST UAX
ICAO Code LTFM MGUX
City Istanbul Uaxactun
Country Turkey Guatemala
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Guatemala
Elevation 325 ft 573 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 17.390000, -89.630000

Istanbul (IST) to Uaxactun (UAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Uaxactun Airport (UAX) in Uaxactun, Guatemala is 10,926 kilometers (6,789 miles / 5,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Guatemala. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:17 in Istanbul, it's 13:17 in Uaxactun. 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 Uaxactun (UAX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 42° (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 Uaxactun Airport (UAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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