# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Rolpa (RPA)

> 5,056 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,056 km / 3,141 mi / 2,730 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 89° (east)
- **Return heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: +2.75h (When it's 21:40 in Istanbul, it's 00:25 in Rolpa)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,775 ft (RPA 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

### [Rolpa Airport (RPA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rpa-rolpa-rolpa-airport/1ef266df-f339-6aa8-ac36-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rolpa, Nepal
- ICAO: VNRP
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 28.270000, 82.770000
- Elevation: 4,100 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 21:40 in Istanbul, it's 00:25 in Rolpa.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rolpa Airport (RPA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rpa-rolpa-rolpa-airport/1ef266df-f339-6aa8-ac36-06bb2780ed98)
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