IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,182 km
5,084 miles
KBR
Kota Baharu
Malaysia
Distance
8,182 km
5,084 mi / 4,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
96°
east

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IST KBR
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
IATA Code IST KBR
ICAO Code LTFM WMKC
City Istanbul Kota Baharu
Country Turkey Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 325 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 6.170000, 102.290000

Istanbul (IST) to Kota Baharu (KBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) in Kota Baharu, Malaysia is 8,182 kilometers (5,084 miles / 4,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:54 in Istanbul, it's 11:54 in Kota Baharu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kota Baharu (KBR) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 311° (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 Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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