IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,236 km
3,875 miles
MAI
Mangochi
Malawi
Distance
6,236 km
3,875 mi / 3,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
172°
south

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IST MAI
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Mangochi Airport
IATA Code IST MAI
ICAO Code LTFM FWMG
City Istanbul Mangochi
Country Turkey Malawi
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 325 ft 1,580 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -14.480000, 35.270000

Istanbul (IST) to Mangochi (MAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mangochi Airport (MAI) in Mangochi, Malawi is 6,236 kilometers (3,875 miles / 3,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 Malawi. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:09 in Istanbul, it's 20:09 in Mangochi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,255 feet between the two airports. Mangochi Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Mangochi (MAI) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Mangochi Airport (MAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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