IST
Istanbul
Turkey
13,754 km
8,546 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
13,754 km
8,546 mi / 7,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IST WAP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code IST WAP
ICAO Code LTFM SCAP
City Istanbul Alto Palena
Country Turkey Chile
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Santiago
Elevation 325 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Istanbul (IST) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 13,754 kilometers (8,546 miles / 7,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:55 in Istanbul, it's 05:55 in Alto Palena. With a 6-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 Alto Palena (WAP) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). 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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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