IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,619 km
7,220 miles
PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
Distance
11,619 km
7,220 mi / 6,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST PCO
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Punta Colorada Airport
IATA Code IST PCO
ICAO Code LTFM MMPL
City Istanbul La Ribera
Country Turkey Mexico
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Mazatlan
Elevation 325 ft 55 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 23.580000, -109.540000

Istanbul (IST) to La Ribera (PCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico is 11,619 kilometers (7,220 miles / 6,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 15:02 in Istanbul, it's 05:02 in La Ribera. With a 10-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 La Ribera (PCO) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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