# Distance from Kulhudhuffushi (HDK) to Istanbul (IST)

> 5,826 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,826 km / 3,620 mi / 3,146 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 03:25 in Kulhudhuffushi, it's 01:25 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 322 ft (IST is higher than HDK)

## Airports

### [Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hdk-kulhudhuffushi-kulhudhuffushi-airport/1ef266df-f434-64ee-84bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives
- ICAO: VRBK
- Timezone: Indian/Maldives
- Coordinates: 6.630000, 73.070000
- Elevation: 3 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 03:25 in Kulhudhuffushi, it's 01:25 in Istanbul.

## Related

- [Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hdk-kulhudhuffushi-kulhudhuffushi-airport/1ef266df-f434-64ee-84bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)