IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,868 km
7,375 miles
TAW
Tacuarembo
Uruguay
Distance
11,868 km
7,375 mi / 6,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
242°
west southwest

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IST TAW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tacuarembo Airport
IATA Code IST TAW
ICAO Code LTFM SUTB
City Istanbul Tacuarembo
Country Turkey Uruguay
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Montevideo
Elevation 325 ft 440 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -31.750000, -55.930000

Istanbul (IST) to Tacuarembo (TAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tacuarembo Airport (TAW) in Tacuarembo, Uruguay is 11,868 kilometers (7,375 miles / 6,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Uruguay. 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 11:50 in Istanbul, it's 05:50 in Tacuarembo. With a 6-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 Tacuarembo (TAW) 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 Tacuarembo Airport (TAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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