# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Mae Hong Son (PYY)

> 6,927 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,927 km / 4,304 mi / 3,740 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 88° (east)
- **Return heading**: 307° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Thailand
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 19:43 in Istanbul, it's 23:43 in Mae Hong Son)
- **Elevation difference**: 946 ft (PYY 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

### [Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pyy-mae-hong-son-mae-hong-son-airport/1ef266df-f52d-653a-b36f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mae Hong Son, Thailand
- ICAO: VTCI
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates: 19.370000, 98.440000
- Elevation: 1,271 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 19:43 in Istanbul, it's 23:43 in Mae Hong Son.
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)
- [Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pyy-mae-hong-son-mae-hong-son-airport/1ef266df-f52d-653a-b36f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)