IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,902 km
5,531 miles
MDN
Madison
United States
Distance
8,902 km
5,531 mi / 4,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
314°
northwest

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IST MDN
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Madison Municipal Airport
IATA Code IST MDN
ICAO Code LTFM KIMS
City Istanbul Madison
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation 325 ft 819 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 38.760000, -85.460000

Istanbul (IST) to Madison (MDN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Madison Municipal Airport (MDN) in Madison, United States is 8,902 kilometers (5,531 miles / 4,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:45 in Istanbul, it's 13:45 in Madison. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Madison (MDN) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). 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 Madison Municipal Airport (MDN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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