# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Mabuiag Island (UBB)

> 12,687 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,687 km / 7,883 mi / 6,851 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 82° (east)
- **Return heading**: 311° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 08:42 in Istanbul, it's 15:42 in Mabuiag Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 325 ft (UBB is lower than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Mabuiag Island Airport (UBB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ubb-mabuiag-island-mabuiag-island-airport/1ef266e0-11c9-6270-8028-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mabuiag Island, Australia
- ICAO: YMAA
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -9.950000, 142.180000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:42 in Istanbul, it's 15:42 in Mabuiag Island.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mabuiag Island Airport (UBB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ubb-mabuiag-island-mabuiag-island-airport/1ef266e0-11c9-6270-8028-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)