IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,276 km
5,764 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
9,276 km
5,764 mi / 5,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
93°
east

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IST SBW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code IST SBW
ICAO Code LTFM WBGS
City Istanbul Sibu
Country Turkey Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kuching
Elevation 325 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 2.260000, 111.980000

Istanbul (IST) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 9,276 kilometers (5,764 miles / 5,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:32 in Istanbul, it's 08:32 in Sibu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sibu (SBW) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 311° (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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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