IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,230 km
2,628 miles
MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
Distance
4,230 km
2,628 mi / 2,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
214°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

IST MDI
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Makurdi Airport
IATA Code IST MDI
ICAO Code LTFM DNMK
City Istanbul Makurdi
Country Turkey Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lagos
Elevation 325 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 7.700000, 8.610000

Istanbul (IST) to Makurdi (MDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria is 4,230 kilometers (2,628 miles / 2,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Nigeria. 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 06:28 in Istanbul, it's 04:28 in Makurdi.

The return flight from Makurdi (MDI) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 25° (north northeast). 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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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