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VBA to IST: distance & flight time
Ann (Ann Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
4,058 mi
6,531 km · 3,527 nm
8h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,058 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 25m 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.
The two airports
- VBA — Ann Airport · Ann, Burma
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near VBA
- KYP · Kyaukpyu Airport40 mi away
- MWQ · Magway Airport65 mi away
- AKY · Sittwe Airport79 mi away
- SNW · Thandwe Airport92 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is VBA from IST?
The flight distance from Ann (VBA) to Istanbul (IST) is 4,058 miles (6,531 km, 3,527 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VBA to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 25m 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 Ann and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 3.5 hours behind Ann.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VBA to IST?
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