IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,162 km
1,965 miles
MMZ
Maimana Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
3,162 km
1,965 mi / 1,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
89°
east

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IST MMZ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Maimana Airport
IATA Code IST MMZ
ICAO Code LTFM OAMN
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kabul
Elevation 325 ft 2,743 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 35.930000, 64.760000

Istanbul (IST) to Maimana Airport (MMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Maimana Airport (MMZ) in Maimana Airport, Afghanistan is 3,162 kilometers (1,965 miles / 1,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:48 in Istanbul, it's 19:18 in Maimana Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,418 feet between the two airports. Maimana Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Maimana Airport (MMZ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Maimana Airport (MMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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