IST
Istanbul
Turkey
16,977 km
10,549 miles
IUE
Alofi
NU
Distance
16,977 km
10,549 mi / 9,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
41°
northeast

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IST IUE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Niue International Airport
IATA Code IST IUE
ICAO Code LTFM NIUE
City Istanbul Alofi
Country Turkey NU
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Niue
Elevation 325 ft 209 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -19.080000, -169.930000

Istanbul (IST) to Alofi (IUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Niue International Airport (IUE) in Alofi, NU is 16,977 kilometers (10,549 miles / 9,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 NU. 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 08:04 in Istanbul, it's 18:04 in Alofi. With a 14-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 Alofi (IUE) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 328° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Niue International Airport (IUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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