CHX
Changuinola
Panama
11,034 km
6,856 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
11,034 km
6,856 mi / 5,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
45°
northeast

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CHX IST
Airport Name Cap Manuel Nino International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CHX IST
ICAO Code MPCH LTFM
City Changuinola Istanbul
Country Panama Turkey
Timezone America/Panama Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 19 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 9.460000, -82.520000 41.280000, 28.750000

Changuinola (CHX) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cap Manuel Nino International Airport (CHX) in Changuinola, Panama to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 11,034 kilometers (6,856 miles / 5,958 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 Panama 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 13:21 in Changuinola, it's 21:21 in Istanbul. 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 Istanbul (IST) to Changuinola (CHX) follows a heading of 291° (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 Cap Manuel Nino International Airport (CHX) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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