IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,102 km
6,899 miles
PTX
Pitalito
Colombia
Distance
11,102 km
6,899 mi / 5,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
281°
west northwest

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IST PTX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Pitalito Airport
IATA Code IST PTX
ICAO Code LTFM SKPI
City Istanbul Pitalito
Country Turkey Colombia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Bogota
Elevation 325 ft 4,212 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 1.860000, -76.090000

Istanbul (IST) to Pitalito (PTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Pitalito Airport (PTX) in Pitalito, Colombia is 11,102 kilometers (6,899 miles / 5,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:41 in Istanbul, it's 07:41 in Pitalito. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,887 feet between the two airports. Pitalito Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Pitalito (PTX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 48° (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 Pitalito Airport (PTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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