IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,567 km
973 miles
MCX
Makhachkala
Russia
Distance
1,567 km
973 mi / 846 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IST MCX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Uytash Airport
IATA Code IST MCX
ICAO Code LTFM URML
City Istanbul Makhachkala
Country Turkey Russia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Moscow
Elevation 325 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 42.820000, 47.650000

Istanbul (IST) to Makhachkala (MCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Uytash Airport (MCX) in Makhachkala, Russia is 1,567 kilometers (973 miles / 846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:55 in Istanbul, it's 09:55 in Makhachkala.

The return flight from Makhachkala (MCX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Uytash Airport (MCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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