IST
Istanbul
Turkey
17,772 km
11,043 miles
MGS
Mangaia Island
CK
Distance
17,772 km
11,043 mi / 9,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
18°
north northeast

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IST MGS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Mangaia Island Airport
IATA Code IST MGS
ICAO Code LTFM NCMG
City Istanbul Mangaia Island
Country Turkey CK
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 325 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -21.900000, -157.910000

Istanbul (IST) to Mangaia Island (MGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) in Mangaia Island, CK is 17,772 kilometers (11,043 miles / 9,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 CK. 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 10:27 in Istanbul, it's 21:27 in Mangaia Island. With a 13-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 Mangaia Island (MGS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 345° (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 Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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