IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,115 km
693 miles
MUH
Mersa Matruh
Egypt
Distance
1,115 km
693 mi / 602 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
188°
south

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IST MUH
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Mersa Matruh Airport
IATA Code IST MUH
ICAO Code LTFM HEMM
City Istanbul Mersa Matruh
Country Turkey Egypt
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Cairo
Elevation 325 ft 94 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 31.330000, 27.220000

Istanbul (IST) to Mersa Matruh (MUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) in Mersa Matruh, Egypt is 1,115 kilometers (693 miles / 602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Egypt. 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 00:34 in Istanbul, it's 23:34 in Mersa Matruh.

The return flight from Mersa Matruh (MUH) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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