IST
Istanbul
Turkey
17,443 km
10,838 miles
ZTA
Tureia Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
17,443 km
10,838 mi / 9,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
329°
north northwest

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IST ZTA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tureia Airport
IATA Code IST ZTA
ICAO Code LTFM NTGY
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 325 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -20.790000, -138.570000

Istanbul (IST) to Tureia Airport (ZTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tureia Airport (ZTA) in Tureia Airport, French Polynesia is 17,443 kilometers (10,838 miles / 9,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 23:08 in Istanbul, it's 10:08 in Tureia Airport. 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 Tureia Airport (ZTA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Tureia Airport (ZTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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