IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,028 km
6,852 miles
XPL
Comayagua
Honduras
Distance
11,028 km
6,852 mi / 5,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IST XPL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport
IATA Code IST XPL
ICAO Code LTFM MHPR
City Istanbul Comayagua
Country Turkey Honduras
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 325 ft 2,064 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 14.380000, -87.620000

Istanbul (IST) to Comayagua (XPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport (XPL) in Comayagua, Honduras is 11,028 kilometers (6,852 miles / 5,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:36 in Istanbul, it's 01:36 in Comayagua. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,739 feet between the two airports. Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Comayagua (XPL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 43° (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 Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport (XPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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