IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,739 km
6,673 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
10,739 km
6,673 mi / 5,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
295°
west northwest

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IST PUZ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code IST PUZ
ICAO Code LTFM MNPC
City Istanbul Puerto Cabezas
Country Turkey Nicaragua
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Managua
Elevation 325 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 14.050000, -83.390000

Istanbul (IST) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 10,739 kilometers (6,673 miles / 5,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 09:15 in Istanbul, it's 00:15 in Puerto Cabezas. 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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) 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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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