IST
Istanbul
Turkey
15,261 km
9,483 miles
ULB
Ambryn Island
Vanuatu
Distance
15,261 km
9,483 mi / 8,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
67°
east northeast

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IST ULB
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Ulei Airport
IATA Code IST ULB
ICAO Code LTFM NVSU
City Istanbul Ambryn Island
Country Turkey Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Efate
Elevation 325 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -16.330000, 168.300000

Istanbul (IST) to Ambryn Island (ULB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Ulei Airport (ULB) in Ambryn Island, Vanuatu is 15,261 kilometers (9,483 miles / 8,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 17:07 in Istanbul, it's 01:07 in Ambryn 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 Ambryn Island (ULB) 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 Ulei Airport (ULB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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