IMQ
Makou
Iran
1,345 km
836 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,345 km
836 mi / 726 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IMQ IST
Airport Name Makou Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code IMQ IST
ICAO Code OITU LTFM
City Makou Istanbul
Country Iran Turkey
Timezone Asia/Tehran Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 0 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 39.330000, 44.430000 41.280000, 28.750000

Makou (IMQ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makou Airport (IMQ) in Makou, Iran to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,345 kilometers (836 miles / 726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Iran with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:17 in Makou, it's 14:47 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Makou (IMQ) follows a heading of 94° (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 Makou Airport (IMQ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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