IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,858 km
3,640 miles
MYW
Mtwara
Tanzania
Distance
5,858 km
3,640 mi / 3,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IST MYW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Mtwara Airport
IATA Code IST MYW
ICAO Code LTFM HTMT
City Istanbul Mtwara
Country Turkey Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 325 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -10.340000, 40.180000

Istanbul (IST) to Mtwara (MYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mtwara Airport (MYW) in Mtwara, Tanzania is 5,858 kilometers (3,640 miles / 3,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:45 in Istanbul, it's 10:45 in Mtwara.

The return flight from Mtwara (MYW) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Mtwara Airport (MYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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