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MDL to IST: distance & flight time

Mandalay (Mandalay International Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)

4,080 mi
6,566 km · 3,546 nm
8h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

4,080 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 28m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is MDL from IST?

The flight distance from Mandalay (MDL) to Istanbul (IST) is 4,080 miles (6,566 km, 3,546 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from MDL to IST?

A nonstop flight takes about 8h 28m 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 Mandalay and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3.5 hours behind Mandalay.

What is the cheapest way to fly from MDL to IST?

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