IST
Istanbul
Turkey
17,086 km
10,617 miles
RRR
Raroia Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
17,086 km
10,617 mi / 9,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
341°
north northwest

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IST RRR
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Raroia Airport
IATA Code IST RRR
ICAO Code LTFM NTKO
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 325 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -16.050000, -142.480000

Istanbul (IST) to Raroia Airport (RRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Raroia Airport (RRR) in Raroia Airport, French Polynesia is 17,086 kilometers (10,617 miles / 9,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:57 in Istanbul, it's 19:57 in Raroia Airport. With a 13-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 Raroia Airport (RRR) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 15° (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 Raroia Airport (RRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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