IST
Istanbul
Turkey
15,288 km
9,500 miles
VLS
Valesdir
Vanuatu
Distance
15,288 km
9,500 mi / 8,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
67°
east northeast

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IST VLS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Valesdir Airport
IATA Code IST VLS
ICAO Code LTFM NVSV
City Istanbul Valesdir
Country Turkey Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Efate
Elevation 325 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -16.800000, 168.180000

Istanbul (IST) to Valesdir (VLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Valesdir Airport (VLS) in Valesdir, Vanuatu is 15,288 kilometers (9,500 miles / 8,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 13:23 in Istanbul, it's 21:23 in Valesdir. 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 Valesdir (VLS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 314° (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 Valesdir Airport (VLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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