GEA
Noumea
New Caledonia
15,552 km
9,663 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
15,552 km
9,663 mi / 8,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
308°
northwest

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GEA IST
Airport Name Noumea Magenta Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GEA IST
ICAO Code NWWM LTFM
City Noumea Istanbul
Country New Caledonia Turkey
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 10 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -22.260000, 166.470000 41.280000, 28.750000

Noumea (GEA) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA) in Noumea, New Caledonia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 15,552 kilometers (9,663 miles / 8,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 New Caledonia 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 21:48 in Noumea, it's 13:48 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 Noumea (GEA) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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