# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Mwadui (MWN)

> 5,004 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,004 km / 3,109 mi / 2,702 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 173° (south)
- **Return heading**: 355° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Tanzania
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 20:41 in Istanbul, it's 20:41 in Mwadui)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,645 ft (MWN 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

### [Mwadui Airport (MWN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mwn-mwadui-mwadui-airport/1ef266de-eecf-693c-8854-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mwadui, Tanzania
- ICAO: HTMD
- Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Coordinates: -3.500000, 33.620000
- Elevation: 3,970 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.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mwadui Airport (MWN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mwn-mwadui-mwadui-airport/1ef266de-eecf-693c-8854-06bb2780ed98)
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