IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,108 km
1,931 miles
MEK
Meknes
Morocco
Distance
3,108 km
1,931 mi / 1,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
266°
west

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IST MEK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Bassatine Airport
IATA Code IST MEK
ICAO Code LTFM GMFM
City Istanbul Meknes
Country Turkey Morocco
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 325 ft 1,890 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 33.880000, -5.520000

Istanbul (IST) to Meknes (MEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Bassatine Airport (MEK) in Meknes, Morocco is 3,108 kilometers (1,931 miles / 1,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Morocco. 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 06:15 in Istanbul, it's 04:15 in Meknes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,565 feet between the two airports. Bassatine Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Meknes (MEK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Bassatine Airport (MEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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