Distance From Catsa Airport to İstanbul Airport

The distance from Catsa Airport () to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 6951 miles or 11186 kilometers or 6036 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Liberia ( Costa Rica ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Liberia and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 15 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Catsa Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 15 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - IST

Kilometers		11186 km
Statute Miles		6951 miles
Nautical Miles		6036 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 58 minutes

Catsa Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - to IST Flight Path

Location of Catsa Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Liberia to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Liberia, Costa Rica and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Liberia, Costa Rica and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IST

Time difference between Liberia (Costa Rica) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 9 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 9 Hours ahead of Liberia.

Location	Local Time
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2025-12-15, 13:04:04 CST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-15, 22:04:04 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Catsa Airport ( / MECT) Liberia, Costa Rica

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey