IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,118 km
4,423 miles
MAQ
Mae Sot Airport
Thailand
Distance
7,118 km
4,423 mi / 3,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
90°
east

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IST MAQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Mae Sot Airport
IATA Code IST MAQ
ICAO Code LTFM VTPM
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Thailand
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 325 ft 690 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 16.700000, 98.550000

Istanbul (IST) to Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) in Mae Sot Airport, Thailand is 7,118 kilometers (4,423 miles / 3,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:02 in Istanbul, it's 03:02 in Mae Sot Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 308° (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 Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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