IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,769 km
6,070 miles
UMZ
Mena
United States
Distance
9,769 km
6,070 mi / 5,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
316°
northwest

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IST UMZ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport
IATA Code IST UMZ
ICAO Code LTFM KMEZ
City Istanbul Mena
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 1,080 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 34.550000, -94.200000

Istanbul (IST) to Mena (UMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport (UMZ) in Mena, United States is 9,769 kilometers (6,070 miles / 5,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 United States. 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 10:38 in Istanbul, it's 01:38 in Mena. 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 Mena (UMZ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 39° (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 Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport (UMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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