IST
Istanbul
Turkey
13,155 km
8,174 miles
UPP
Hawi
United States
Distance
13,155 km
8,174 mi / 7,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

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IST UPP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Upolu Airport
IATA Code IST UPP
ICAO Code LTFM PHUP
City Istanbul Hawi
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 325 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 20.270000, -155.860000

Istanbul (IST) to Hawi (UPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Upolu Airport (UPP) in Hawi, United States is 13,155 kilometers (8,174 miles / 7,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 22:18 in Istanbul, it's 09:18 in Hawi. With a 13-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 Hawi (UPP) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Upolu Airport (UPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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