IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,079 km
6,884 miles
UAM
Yigo
Guam
Distance
11,079 km
6,884 mi / 5,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IST UAM
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Andersen Afb Airport
IATA Code IST UAM
ICAO Code LTFM PGUA
City Istanbul Yigo
Country Turkey Guam
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Guam
Elevation 325 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 13.580000, 144.930000

Istanbul (IST) to Yigo (UAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) in Yigo, Guam is 11,079 kilometers (6,884 miles / 5,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Guam. 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 15:54 in Istanbul, it's 22:54 in Yigo. With a 7-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 Yigo (UAM) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 317° (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 Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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