# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Mangrove Cay (MAY)

> 9,512 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,512 km / 5,911 mi / 5,136 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 299° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Bahamas
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 18:04 in Istanbul, it's 11:04 in Mangrove Cay)
- **Elevation difference**: 306 ft (MAY is lower than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/may-mangrove-cay-clarence-a-bain-airport/1ef266df-6bd6-6944-8a53-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mangrove Cay, Bahamas
- ICAO: MYAB
- Timezone: America/Nassau
- Coordinates: 24.290000, -77.680000
- Elevation: 19 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:04 in Istanbul, it's 11:04 in Mangrove Cay.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/may-mangrove-cay-clarence-a-bain-airport/1ef266df-6bd6-6944-8a53-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)