IST
Istanbul
Turkey
12,276 km
7,628 miles
SJA
San Juan de Marcona
Peru
Distance
12,276 km
7,628 mi / 6,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
267°
west

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IST SJA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport San Juan de Marcona Airport
IATA Code IST SJA
ICAO Code LTFM SPJN
City Istanbul San Juan de Marcona
Country Turkey Peru
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Lima
Elevation 325 ft 144 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -15.350000, -75.140000

Istanbul (IST) to San Juan de Marcona (SJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to San Juan de Marcona Airport (SJA) in San Juan de Marcona, Peru is 12,276 kilometers (7,628 miles / 6,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Peru. 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 13:23 in Istanbul, it's 05:23 in San Juan de Marcona. 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.

The return flight from San Juan de Marcona (SJA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 51° (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 San Juan de Marcona Airport (SJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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