IST
Istanbul
Turkey
13,143 km
8,167 miles
MVU
Musgrave Airport
Australia
Distance
13,143 km
8,167 mi / 7,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

IST MVU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Musgrave Airport
IATA Code IST MVU
ICAO Code LTFM YMGV
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Australia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 325 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -14.780000, 143.500000

Istanbul (IST) to Musgrave Airport (MVU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Musgrave Airport (MVU) in Musgrave Airport, Australia is 13,143 kilometers (8,167 miles / 7,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:04 in Istanbul, it's 07:04 in Musgrave Airport. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Musgrave Airport (MVU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 309° (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 Musgrave Airport (MVU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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