IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,232 km
3,251 miles
VNS
Varanasi
India
Distance
5,232 km
3,251 mi / 2,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

IST VNS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
IATA Code IST VNS
ICAO Code LTFM VEBN
City Istanbul Varanasi
Country Turkey India
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 325 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 25.450000, 82.860000

Istanbul (IST) to Varanasi (VNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, India is 5,232 kilometers (3,251 miles / 2,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 India. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:24 in Istanbul, it's 21:54 in Varanasi.

The return flight from Varanasi (VNS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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