IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,433 km
2,133 miles
RAK
Marrakech
Morocco
Distance
3,433 km
2,133 mi / 1,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
264°
west

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IST RAK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Menara Airport
IATA Code IST RAK
ICAO Code LTFM GMMX
City Istanbul Marrakech
Country Turkey Morocco
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 325 ft 1,545 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 31.610000, -8.040000

Istanbul (IST) to Marrakech (RAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Menara Airport (RAK) in Marrakech, Morocco is 3,433 kilometers (2,133 miles / 1,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Morocco. 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 19:00 in Istanbul, it's 17:00 in Marrakech.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,220 feet between the two airports. Menara Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Marrakech (RAK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). 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 Menara Airport (RAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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