IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,145 km
3,197 miles
NGX
Ngawal
Nepal
Distance
5,145 km
3,197 mi / 2,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

IST NGX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Manang Airport
IATA Code IST NGX
ICAO Code LTFM VNMA
City Istanbul Ngawal
Country Turkey Nepal
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 325 ft 11,001 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 28.640000, 84.090000

Istanbul (IST) to Ngawal (NGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Manang Airport (NGX) in Ngawal, Nepal is 5,145 kilometers (3,197 miles / 2,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:15 in Istanbul, it's 05:00 in Ngawal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,676 feet between the two airports. Manang Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ngawal (NGX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 301° (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 Manang Airport (NGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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