IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,671 km
2,902 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
4,671 km
2,902 mi / 2,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
155°
south southeast

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IST MGQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code IST MGQ
ICAO Code LTFM HCMM
City Istanbul Mogadishu
Country Turkey Somalia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 325 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 2.010000, 45.300000

Istanbul (IST) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 4,671 kilometers (2,902 miles / 2,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Somalia. 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 21:47 in Istanbul, it's 21:47 in Mogadishu.

The return flight from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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