IST
Istanbul
Turkey
12,519 km
7,779 miles
MAS
Momote Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,519 km
7,779 mi / 6,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IST MAS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Momote Airport
IATA Code IST MAS
ICAO Code LTFM AYMO
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 325 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -2.060000, 147.420000

Istanbul (IST) to Momote Airport (MAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Momote Airport (MAS) in Momote Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,519 kilometers (7,779 miles / 6,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 06:59 in Istanbul, it's 13:59 in Momote Airport. With a 7-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 Momote Airport (MAS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 314° (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 Momote Airport (MAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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