IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,965 km
3,707 miles
LIX
Likoma Island
Malawi
Distance
5,965 km
3,707 mi / 3,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
173°
south

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IST LIX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Likoma Island Airport
IATA Code IST LIX
ICAO Code LTFM FWLK
City Istanbul Likoma Island
Country Turkey Malawi
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 325 ft 1,600 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -12.080000, 34.730000

Istanbul (IST) to Likoma Island (LIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Likoma Island Airport (LIX) in Likoma Island, Malawi is 5,965 kilometers (3,707 miles / 3,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Malawi. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:46 in Istanbul, it's 12:46 in Likoma Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,275 feet between the two airports. Likoma Island Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Likoma Island (LIX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Likoma Island Airport (LIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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