# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Vila do Maio (MMO)

> 5,751 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,751 km / 3,574 mi / 3,105 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 256° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 49° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Cape Verde
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 19:59 in Istanbul, it's 15:59 in Vila do Maio)
- **Elevation difference**: 289 ft (MMO is lower 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

### [Maio Airport (MMO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mmo-vila-do-maio-maio-airport/1ef266de-e9b2-6fda-ba6a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
- ICAO: GVMA
- Timezone: Atlantic/Cape_Verde
- Coordinates: 15.160000, -23.210000
- Elevation: 36 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 19:59 in Istanbul, it's 15:59 in Vila do Maio.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Maio Airport (MMO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mmo-vila-do-maio-maio-airport/1ef266de-e9b2-6fda-ba6a-06bb2780ed98)
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