AVK
Arvaikheer
Mongolia
5,752 km
3,574 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,752 km
3,574 mi / 3,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
293°
west northwest

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AVK IST
Airport Name Arvaikheer Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code AVK IST
ICAO Code ZMAH LTFM
City Arvaikheer Istanbul
Country Mongolia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 5,932 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 46.250000, 102.800000 41.280000, 28.750000

Arvaikheer (AVK) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) in Arvaikheer, Mongolia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,752 kilometers (3,574 miles / 3,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Mongolia with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:03 in Arvaikheer, it's 12:03 in Istanbul. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,607 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Arvaikheer Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Arvaikheer (AVK) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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