Palma de Mallorca to Istanbul
3h 09m The flight from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to İstanbul Airport (IST) covers 2,201 km (1,367 miles) and takes approximately 3h 09m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 77°, passing near 41.1° N, 15.6° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 4h 00m | 4h 25m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 49m | 3h 14m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 2h 27m | 2h 52m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 2h 35m | 3h 01m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| PMI | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Palma de Mallorca Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| City | Palma de Mallorca | Istanbul |
| Country | Spain | Turkey |
| ICAO | LEPA | LTFM |
| Coordinates | 39.5517, 2.7388 | 41.2749, 28.7321 |
| Elevation | 27 ft | 325 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Palma de Mallorca to Istanbul?
A non-stop flight from Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3h 09m. The great-circle distance is 2,201 km (1,367 miles, 1,188 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 77°.
How far is Palma de Mallorca from Istanbul?
2,201 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,367 miles or 1,188 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between PMI and IST?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 2,201 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Palma de Mallorca
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.