IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,787 km
3,596 miles
SEZ
Mahe Island
Seychelles
Distance
5,787 km
3,596 mi / 3,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
145°
southeast

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IST SEZ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Seychelles International Airport
IATA Code IST SEZ
ICAO Code LTFM FSIA
City Istanbul Mahe Island
Country Turkey Seychelles
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Indian/Mahe
Elevation 325 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -4.670000, 55.520000

Istanbul (IST) to Mahe Island (SEZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) in Mahe Island, Seychelles is 5,787 kilometers (3,596 miles / 3,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 Seychelles. 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 15:10 in Istanbul, it's 16:10 in Mahe Island.

The return flight from Mahe Island (SEZ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 335° (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 Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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