IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,771 km
6,693 miles
PLP
La Palma
Panama
Distance
10,771 km
6,693 mi / 5,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
288°
west northwest

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IST PLP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport
IATA Code IST PLP
ICAO Code LTFM MPLP
City Istanbul La Palma
Country Turkey Panama
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Panama
Elevation 325 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 8.410000, -78.140000

Istanbul (IST) to La Palma (PLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama is 10,771 kilometers (6,693 miles / 5,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Panama. 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 12:23 in Istanbul, it's 04:23 in La Palma. With a 8-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 Palma (PLP) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 46° (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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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