# Distance from Yelimane (EYL) to Istanbul (IST)

> 4,762 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,762 km / 2,959 mi / 2,571 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 44° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 244° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Mali) → Turkey
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 00:05 in Yelimane, it's 03:05 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 0 ft (IST is equal than EYL)

## Airports

### [Yelimane Airport (EYL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/eyl-yelimane-yelimane-airport/1ef266de-e76a-63c2-a010-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Yelimane, Mali
- ICAO: GAYE
- Timezone: Africa/Bamako
- Coordinates: 15.130000, -10.570000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:05 in Yelimane, it's 03:05 in Istanbul.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Yelimane Airport (EYL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/eyl-yelimane-yelimane-airport/1ef266de-e76a-63c2-a010-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)