# Distance from Gwalior (GWL) to Istanbul (IST)

> 4,794 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,794 km / 2,979 mi / 2,589 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 303° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 94° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (India) → Turkey
- **Time difference**: -2.5h (When it's 18:41 in Gwalior, it's 16:11 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 292 ft (IST is lower than GWL)

## Airports

### [Gwalior Airport (GWL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gwl-gwalior-gwalior-airport/1ef266df-f20b-614a-902c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gwalior, India
- ICAO: VIGR
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 26.290000, 78.230000
- Elevation: 617 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 18:41 in Gwalior, it's 16:11 in Istanbul.

## Related

- [Gwalior Airport (GWL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gwl-gwalior-gwalior-airport/1ef266df-f20b-614a-902c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
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