The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mindiptana Airport (MDP) in Mindiptana-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,229 kilometers (7,598 miles / 6,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:27 in Istanbul, it's 03:27 in Mindiptana-Papua Island. With a 6-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 Mindiptana-Papua Island (MDP) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 312° (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 Mindiptana Airport (MDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.