IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,183 km
6,949 miles
PAZ
Poza Rica
Mexico
Distance
11,183 km
6,949 mi / 6,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
310°
northwest

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IST PAZ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport El Tajin National Airport
IATA Code IST PAZ
ICAO Code LTFM MMPA
City Istanbul Poza Rica
Country Turkey Mexico
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Mexico_City
Elevation 325 ft 497 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 20.600000, -97.460000

Istanbul (IST) to Poza Rica (PAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) in Poza Rica, Mexico is 11,183 kilometers (6,949 miles / 6,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:37 in Istanbul, it's 16:37 in Poza Rica. With a 9-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 Poza Rica (PAZ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 38° (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 El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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