IST
Istanbul
Turkey
12,405 km
7,708 miles
MDQ
Mar del Plata
Argentina
Distance
12,405 km
7,708 mi / 6,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IST MDQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Astor Piazzola International Airport
IATA Code IST MDQ
ICAO Code LTFM SAZM
City Istanbul Mar del Plata
Country Turkey Argentina
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Elevation 325 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -37.930000, -57.570000

Istanbul (IST) to Mar del Plata (MDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) in Mar del Plata, Argentina is 12,405 kilometers (7,708 miles / 6,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:26 in Istanbul, it's 21:26 in Mar del Plata. 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 Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 54° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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