IST
Istanbul
Turkey
15,577 km
9,679 miles
TGJ
Tiga
New Caledonia
Distance
15,577 km
9,679 mi / 8,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IST TGJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tiga Airport
IATA Code IST TGJ
ICAO Code LTFM NWWA
City Istanbul Tiga
Country Turkey New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 325 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -21.100000, 167.800000

Istanbul (IST) to Tiga (TGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tiga Airport (TGJ) in Tiga, New Caledonia is 15,577 kilometers (9,679 miles / 8,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 02:49 in Istanbul, it's 10:49 in Tiga. 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 Tiga (TGJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 310° (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 Tiga Airport (TGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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