# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Rajshahi (RJH)

> 5,776 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,776 km / 3,589 mi / 3,119 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 89° (east)
- **Return heading**: 304° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Bangladesh
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 13:26 in Istanbul, it's 16:26 in Rajshahi)
- **Elevation difference**: 261 ft (RJH is lower than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Shah Mokhdum Airport (RJH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rjh-rajshahi-shah-mokhdum-airport/1ef266df-f160-6420-a13f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rajshahi, Bangladesh
- ICAO: VGRJ
- Timezone: Asia/Dhaka
- Coordinates: 24.440000, 88.620000
- Elevation: 64 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:26 in Istanbul, it's 16:26 in Rajshahi.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Shah Mokhdum Airport (RJH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rjh-rajshahi-shah-mokhdum-airport/1ef266df-f160-6420-a13f-06bb2780ed98)
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