IST
Istanbul
Turkey
10,880 km
6,760 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
10,880 km
6,760 mi / 5,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
70°
east northeast

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IST YAP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code IST YAP
ICAO Code LTFM PTYA
City Istanbul Yap Island
Country Turkey Micronesia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 325 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 9.500000, 138.080000

Istanbul (IST) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 10,880 kilometers (6,760 miles / 5,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Micronesia. 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 04:09 in Istanbul, it's 11:09 in Yap Island. With a 7-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 Yap Island (YAP) 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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