Distance From Peñas Blancas Airport to İstanbul Airport

The distance from Peñas Blancas Airport () to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 6966 miles or 11210 kilometers or 6049 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 Santa Cruz ( Costa Rica ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Cruz and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 16 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Peñas Blancas Airport, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 16 hours 0 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		11210 km
Statute Miles		6966 miles
Nautical Miles		6049 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 0 minutes

Peñas Blancas Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - to IST Flight Path

Location of Peñas Blancas Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Cruz to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IST

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

Location	Local Time
Santa Cruz (Costa Rica)	2026-08-25, 15:40:45 CST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-08-26, 00:40:45 +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

Peñas Blancas Airport ( / MRPS) Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

Destination

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