BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
11,121 km
6,910 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
11,121 km
6,910 mi / 6,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
45°
northeast

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BAI IST
Airport Name Buenos Aires Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BAI IST
ICAO Code MRBA LTFM
City Punta Arenas Istanbul
Country Costa Rica Turkey
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,214 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 9.160000, -83.330000 41.280000, 28.750000

Punta Arenas (BAI) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 11,121 kilometers (6,910 miles / 6,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:04 in Punta Arenas, it's 04:04 in Istanbul. 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 Istanbul (IST) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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