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IST to PJM: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Puerto Jimenez (Puerto Jimenez Airport)
6,940 mi
11,168 km · 6,030 nm
14h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
6,940 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 4m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- PJM — Puerto Jimenez Airport · Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Near PJM
- GLF · Golfito Airport12 mi away
- OTR · Coto 47 Airport23 mi away
- DRK · Drake Bay Airport27 mi away
- PMZ · Palmar Sur Airport31 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from PJM?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Puerto Jimenez (PJM) is 6,940 miles (11,168 km, 6,030 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to PJM?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 4m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Puerto Jimenez?
Puerto Jimenez is 9 hours behind Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to PJM?
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