Distance From Kaitaia Airport to İstanbul Airport, KAT - IST Distance

The distance from Kaitaia Airport (KAT) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 10478 miles or 16863 kilometers or 9099 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 Awanui ( New Zealand ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Awanui and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 24 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kaitaia Airport, Awanui, New Zealand to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 24 hours 5 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 • KAT - IST

Kilometers		16863 km
Statute Miles		10478 miles
Nautical Miles		9099 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 5 minutes

Kaitaia Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - KAT to IST Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Awanui, New Zealand and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Awanui, New Zealand and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KAT - IST

Time difference between Awanui (New Zealand) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 10 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 10 Hours behind Awanui.

Location	Local Time
Awanui (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 16:04:23 NZDT
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-15, 06:04:23 +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

Kaitaia Airport (KAT / NZKT) Awanui, New Zealand

Destination

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