IST
Istanbul
Turkey
15,577 km
9,679 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
15,577 km
9,679 mi / 8,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IST RTA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code IST RTA
ICAO Code LTFM NFNR
City Istanbul Rotuma
Country Turkey Fiji
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 325 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Istanbul (IST) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 15,577 kilometers (9,679 miles / 8,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Fiji. 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 14:48 in Istanbul, it's 23:48 in Rotuma. 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 Rotuma (RTA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). 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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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