IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,844 km
1,146 miles
MFX
Ajaccio
France
Distance
1,844 km
1,146 mi / 996 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IST MFX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Meribel Airport
IATA Code IST MFX
ICAO Code LTFM LFKX
City Istanbul Ajaccio
Country Turkey France
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Paris
Elevation 325 ft 5,636 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 45.410000, 6.580000

Istanbul (IST) to Ajaccio (MFX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Meribel Airport (MFX) in Ajaccio, France is 1,844 kilometers (1,146 miles / 996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:05 in Istanbul, it's 00:05 in Ajaccio.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,311 feet between the two airports. Meribel Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ajaccio (MFX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 97° (east). 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 Meribel Airport (MFX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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