IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,703 km
6,650 miles
PCH
Palacios
Honduras
Distance
10,703 km
6,650 mi / 5,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
298°
west northwest

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IST PCH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Palacios Airport
IATA Code IST PCH
ICAO Code LTFM MHPC
City Istanbul Palacios
Country Turkey Honduras
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 325 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 15.960000, -84.940000

Istanbul (IST) to Palacios (PCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Palacios Airport (PCH) in Palacios, Honduras is 10,703 kilometers (6,650 miles / 5,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Honduras. 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 00:31 in Istanbul, it's 15:31 in Palacios. 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 Palacios (PCH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 44° (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 Palacios Airport (PCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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