IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,965 km
6,813 miles
MQK
San Matias
Bolivia
Distance
10,965 km
6,813 mi / 5,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
256°
west southwest

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IST MQK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport San Matias Airport
IATA Code IST MQK
ICAO Code LTFM SLTI
City Istanbul San Matias
Country Turkey Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/La_Paz
Elevation 325 ft 403 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -16.340000, -58.400000

Istanbul (IST) to San Matias (MQK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to San Matias Airport (MQK) in San Matias, Bolivia is 10,965 kilometers (6,813 miles / 5,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Bolivia. 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 06:45 in Istanbul, it's 23:45 in San Matias. 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 San Matias (MQK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 49° (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 San Matias Airport (MQK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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