IST
Istanbul
Turkey
16,070 km
9,986 miles
WLS
Wallis Island
WF
Distance
16,070 km
9,986 mi / 8,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
45°
northeast

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IST WLS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Hihifo Airport
IATA Code IST WLS
ICAO Code LTFM NLWW
City Istanbul Wallis Island
Country Turkey WF
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Wallis
Elevation 325 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -13.240000, -176.200000

Istanbul (IST) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 16,070 kilometers (9,986 miles / 8,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 WF. 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 14:09 in Istanbul, it's 23:09 in Wallis Island. With a 9-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 Wallis Island (WLS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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