The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Taupo Airport (TUO) in Taupo, New Zealand is 17,235 kilometers (10,709 miles / 9,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Zealand. 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 00:28 in Istanbul, it's 10:28 in Taupo. 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 1,010 feet between the two airports. Taupo Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Taupo (TUO) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Taupo Airport (TUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.