FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
17,223 km
10,702 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
17,223 km
10,702 mi / 9,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
11°
north

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FAC IST
Airport Name Faaite Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FAC IST
ICAO Code NTKF LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country French Polynesia Turkey
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 7 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -16.690000, -145.330000 41.280000, 28.750000

Faaite Airport (FAC) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 17,223 kilometers (10,702 miles / 9,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 French Polynesia with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:59 in Faaite Airport, it's 16:59 in Istanbul. 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 Istanbul (IST) to Faaite Airport (FAC) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Faaite Airport (FAC) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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