IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,015 km
3,116 miles
SHY
Shinyanga
Tanzania
Distance
5,015 km
3,116 mi / 2,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

IST SHY
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Shinyanga Airport
IATA Code IST SHY
ICAO Code LTFM HTSY
City Istanbul Shinyanga
Country Turkey Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 325 ft 3,800 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -3.610000, 33.500000

Istanbul (IST) to Shinyanga (SHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 5,015 kilometers (3,116 miles / 2,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Tanzania. 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 20:00 in Istanbul, it's 20:00 in Shinyanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,475 feet between the two airports. Shinyanga Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Shinyanga (SHY) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Shinyanga Airport (SHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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