IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,656 km
2,893 miles
MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
Distance
4,656 km
2,893 mi / 2,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
177°
south

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Airport Comparison

IST MBQ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Mbarara Airport
IATA Code IST MBQ
ICAO Code LTFM HUMA
City Istanbul Mbarara
Country Turkey Uganda
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Kampala
Elevation 325 ft 4,600 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -0.560000, 30.600000

Istanbul (IST) to Mbarara (MBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda is 4,656 kilometers (2,893 miles / 2,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Uganda. 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 18:16 in Istanbul, it's 18:16 in Mbarara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,275 feet between the two airports. Mbarara Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Mbarara (MBQ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 358° (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 Mbarara Airport (MBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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