HDK
Kulhudhuffushi
Maldives
5,826 km
3,620 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,826 km
3,620 mi / 3,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
318°
northwest

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HDK IST
Airport Name Kulhudhuffushi Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code HDK IST
ICAO Code VRBK LTFM
City Kulhudhuffushi Istanbul
Country Maldives Turkey
Timezone Indian/Maldives Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 3 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 6.630000, 73.070000 41.280000, 28.750000

Kulhudhuffushi (HDK) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) in Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,826 kilometers (3,620 miles / 3,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:02 in Kulhudhuffushi, it's 00:02 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Kulhudhuffushi (HDK) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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