GWA
Gwa
Myanmar
6,725 km
4,179 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
6,725 km
4,179 mi / 3,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
308°
northwest

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GWA IST
Airport Name Gwa Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GWA IST
ICAO Code VYGW LTFM
City Gwa Istanbul
Country Myanmar Turkey
Timezone Asia/Yangon Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 10 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 17.600000, 94.580000 41.280000, 28.750000

Gwa (GWA) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwa Airport (GWA) in Gwa, Myanmar to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 6,725 kilometers (4,179 miles / 3,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Myanmar with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:08 in Gwa, it's 00:38 in Istanbul. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Gwa (GWA) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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