# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Wannukandi (NBL)

> 10,757 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,757 km / 6,684 mi / 5,809 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 289° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Panama
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 15:03 in Istanbul, it's 07:03 in Wannukandi)
- **Elevation difference**: 308 ft (NBL 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

### [San Blas Airport (NBL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbl-wannukandi-san-blas-airport/1ef266df-651e-6c3c-9e78-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wannukandi, Panama
- ICAO: MPWN
- Timezone: America/Panama
- Coordinates: 9.450000, -78.980000
- Elevation: 17 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 15:03 in Istanbul, it's 07:03 in Wannukandi.
With a 8-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)
- [San Blas Airport (NBL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbl-wannukandi-san-blas-airport/1ef266df-651e-6c3c-9e78-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)