IST
Istanbul
Turkey
15,368 km
9,549 miles
VLI
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Distance
15,368 km
9,549 mi / 8,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
68°
east northeast

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IST VLI
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Port Vila Bauerfield Airport
IATA Code IST VLI
ICAO Code LTFM NVVV
City Istanbul Port Vila
Country Turkey Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Efate
Elevation 325 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -17.700000, 168.320000

Istanbul (IST) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 15,368 kilometers (9,549 miles / 8,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 13:02 in Istanbul, it's 21:02 in Port Vila. 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 Port Vila (VLI) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 313° (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 Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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