# Distance from Simikot (IMK) to Istanbul (IST)

> 4,880 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,880 km / 3,032 mi / 2,635 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 300° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 87° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Nepal) → Turkey
- **Time difference**: -2.75h (When it's 05:26 in Simikot, it's 02:41 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 8,921 ft (IST is lower than IMK)

## Airports

### [Simikot Airport (IMK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/imk-simikot-simikot-airport/1ef266df-f350-6172-9fa3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Simikot, Nepal
- ICAO: VNST
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 29.970000, 81.820000
- Elevation: 9,246 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 05:26 in Simikot, it's 02:41 in Istanbul.

## Related

- [Simikot Airport (IMK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/imk-simikot-simikot-airport/1ef266df-f350-6172-9fa3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
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