DWA
Dwangwa
Malawi
6,008 km
3,733 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
6,008 km
3,733 mi / 3,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
355°
north

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DWA IST
Airport Name Dwangwa Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code DWA IST
ICAO Code FWDW LTFM
City Dwangwa Istanbul
Country Malawi Turkey
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,605 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -12.520000, 34.130000 41.280000, 28.750000

Dwangwa (DWA) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dwangwa Airport (DWA) in Dwangwa, Malawi to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 6,008 kilometers (3,733 miles / 3,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 17:30 in Dwangwa, it's 18:30 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,280 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Dwangwa Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Dwangwa (DWA) follows a heading of 174° (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 Dwangwa Airport (DWA) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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