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IST to IXM: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Madurai (Madurai Airport)
3,695 mi
5,946 km · 3,211 nm
7h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,695 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 43m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- IXM — Madurai Airport · Madurai, India
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Near IXM
- TRZ · Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport77 mi away
- TJV · Tanjore Air Force Base92 mi away
- CJB · Coimbatore International Airport109 mi away
- COK · Cochin International Airport117 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from IXM?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Madurai (IXM) is 3,695 miles (5,946 km, 3,211 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to IXM?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 43m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Madurai?
Madurai is 2.5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to IXM?
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