IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,460 km
5,878 miles
TEL
Telupid
Malaysia
Distance
9,460 km
5,878 mi / 5,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

IST TEL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Telupid Airport
IATA Code IST TEL
ICAO Code LTFM WBKE
City Istanbul Telupid
Country Turkey Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kuching
Elevation 325 ft 343 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 5.630000, 117.130000

Istanbul (IST) to Telupid (TEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Telupid Airport (TEL) in Telupid, Malaysia is 9,460 kilometers (5,878 miles / 5,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 18:23 in Istanbul, it's 23:23 in Telupid. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Telupid (TEL) 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 Telupid Airport (TEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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