The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 13,132 kilometers (8,160 miles / 7,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 00:04 in Istanbul, it's 07:04 in Sila Mission. With a 7-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 1,905 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 312° (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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.