Distance From Kerema Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, KMA - ISL Distance

The distance from Kerema Airport (KMA) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 7977 miles or 12837 kilometers or 6927 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 Kerema ( Papua New Guinea ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kerema and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 18 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kerema Airport, Kerema, Papua New Guinea to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 18 hours 20 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 • KMA - ISL

Kilometers		12837 km
Statute Miles		7977 miles
Nautical Miles		6927 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 20 minutes

Kerema Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - KMA to ISL Flight Path

Location of Kerema Airport & İstanbul Atatürk Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kerema to Bakırköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kerema, Papua New Guinea and Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KMA - ISL

Time difference between Kerema (Papua New Guinea) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 7 Hours.
Bakırköy, Istanbul time is 7 Hours behind Kerema.

Location	Local Time
Kerema (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-17, 14:53:46 +10
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-17, 07:53:46 +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

Kerema Airport (KMA / AYKM) Kerema, Papua New Guinea

Destination

İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL / LTBA) Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey