IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,382 km
3,344 miles
JIR
Jiri
Nepal
Distance
5,382 km
3,344 mi / 2,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

IST JIR
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Jiri Airport
IATA Code IST JIR
ICAO Code LTFM VNJI
City Istanbul Jiri
Country Turkey Nepal
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 325 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 27.620000, 86.220000

Istanbul (IST) to Jiri (JIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal is 5,382 kilometers (3,344 miles / 2,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:02 in Istanbul, it's 04:47 in Jiri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,675 feet between the two airports. Jiri Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jiri (JIR) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Jiri Airport (JIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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