BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
6,366 km
3,956 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
6,366 km
3,956 mi / 3,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
354°
north

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BLZ IST
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BLZ IST
ICAO Code FWCL LTFM
City Blantyre Istanbul
Country Malawi Turkey
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 2,555 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 41.280000, 28.750000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 6,366 kilometers (3,956 miles / 3,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malawi with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:48 in Blantyre, it's 11:48 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,230 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Chileka International Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 173° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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