IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,561 km
7,184 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
11,561 km
7,184 mi / 6,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST TPQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code IST TPQ
ICAO Code LTFM MMEP
City Istanbul Tepic
Country Turkey Mexico
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Mazatlan
Elevation 325 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 21.420000, -104.840000

Istanbul (IST) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 11,561 kilometers (7,184 miles / 6,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:28 in Istanbul, it's 15:28 in Tepic. With a 10-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 2,695 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 34° (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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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