IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,947 km
3,695 miles
IXM
Madurai
India
Distance
5,947 km
3,695 mi / 3,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IST IXM
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Madurai Airport
IATA Code IST IXM
ICAO Code LTFM VOMD
City Istanbul Madurai
Country Turkey India
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 325 ft 459 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 9.830000, 78.090000

Istanbul (IST) to Madurai (IXM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Madurai Airport (IXM) in Madurai, India is 5,947 kilometers (3,695 miles / 3,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:25 in Istanbul, it's 19:55 in Madurai.

The return flight from Madurai (IXM) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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