# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Makung City (MZG)

> 8,376 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,376 km / 5,205 mi / 4,523 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 71° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Taiwan
- **Time difference**: +5h (When it's 10:02 in Istanbul, it's 15:02 in Makung City)
- **Elevation difference**: 222 ft (MZG 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

### [Makung Airport (MZG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mzg-makung-city-makung-airport/1ef266df-8af7-6bac-a274-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Makung City, Taiwan
- ICAO: RCQC
- Timezone: Asia/Taipei
- Coordinates: 23.570000, 119.630000
- Elevation: 103 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 10:02 in Istanbul, it's 15:02 in Makung City.
The 5-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)
- [Makung Airport (MZG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mzg-makung-city-makung-airport/1ef266df-8af7-6bac-a274-06bb2780ed98)
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