# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Meghauli (MEY)

> 5,218 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,218 km / 3,242 mi / 2,818 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 89° (east)
- **Return heading**: 302° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: +2.75h (When it's 23:18 in Istanbul, it's 02:03 in Meghauli)
- **Elevation difference**: 275 ft (MEY is higher than IST)

## Airports

### [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

### [Meghauli Airport (MEY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mey-meghauli-meghauli-airport/1ef266df-f319-61c2-b4df-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Meghauli, Nepal
- ICAO: VNMG
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 27.580000, 84.230000
- Elevation: 600 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 23:18 in Istanbul, it's 02:03 in Meghauli.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Meghauli Airport (MEY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mey-meghauli-meghauli-airport/1ef266df-f319-61c2-b4df-06bb2780ed98)
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