The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) in Malatya, Turkey is 857 kilometers (532 miles / 463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Turkey. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 05:38 in Istanbul, it's 05:38 in Malatya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,503 feet between the two airports. Malatya Erhac Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Malatya (MLX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). 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 Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.