IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,803 km
4,227 miles
LIW
Loikaw
Myanmar
Distance
6,803 km
4,227 mi / 3,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

IST LIW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Loikaw Airport
IATA Code IST LIW
ICAO Code LTFM VYLK
City Istanbul Loikaw
Country Turkey Myanmar
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Yangon
Elevation 325 ft 2,940 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 19.690000, 97.210000

Istanbul (IST) to Loikaw (LIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Loikaw Airport (LIW) in Loikaw, Myanmar is 6,803 kilometers (4,227 miles / 3,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:53 in Istanbul, it's 21:23 in Loikaw. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,615 feet between the two airports. Loikaw Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Loikaw (LIW) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 307° (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 Loikaw Airport (LIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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