IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,813 km
7,340 miles
SQU
Plaza Saposoa
Peru
Distance
11,813 km
7,340 mi / 6,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
275°
west

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IST SQU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Saposoa Airport
IATA Code IST SQU
ICAO Code LTFM SPOA
City Istanbul Plaza Saposoa
Country Turkey Peru
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Lima
Elevation 325 ft 982 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -6.960000, -76.770000

Istanbul (IST) to Plaza Saposoa (SQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Saposoa Airport (SQU) in Plaza Saposoa, Peru is 11,813 kilometers (7,340 miles / 6,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 20:30 in Istanbul, it's 12:30 in Plaza Saposoa. 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 Plaza Saposoa (SQU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 49° (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 Saposoa Airport (SQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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