# Distance from Haa Dhaalu (HAQ) to Istanbul (IST)

> 5,823 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,823 km / 3,618 mi / 3,144 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 318° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 119° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Maldives) → Turkey
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 07:24 in Haa Dhaalu, it's 05:24 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 321 ft (IST is higher than HAQ)

## Airports

### [Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/haq-haa-dhaalu-hanimaadhoo-international-airport/1ef266df-f44f-6abe-b672-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Haa Dhaalu, Maldives
- ICAO: VRMH
- Timezone: Indian/Maldives
- Coordinates: 6.750000, 73.170000
- Elevation: 4 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 07:24 in Haa Dhaalu, it's 05:24 in Istanbul.

## Related

- [Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/haq-haa-dhaalu-hanimaadhoo-international-airport/1ef266df-f44f-6abe-b672-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)