IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,081 km
3,157 miles
MYD
Malindi
Kenya
Distance
5,081 km
3,157 mi / 2,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IST MYD
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Malindi Airport
IATA Code IST MYD
ICAO Code LTFM HKML
City Istanbul Malindi
Country Turkey Kenya
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 325 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -3.230000, 40.100000

Istanbul (IST) to Malindi (MYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Malindi Airport (MYD) in Malindi, Kenya is 5,081 kilometers (3,157 miles / 2,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 Kenya. 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 00:04 in Istanbul, it's 00:04 in Malindi.

The return flight from Malindi (MYD) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 348° (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 Malindi Airport (MYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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