IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,956 km
3,701 miles
TJV
Thanjavur
India
Distance
5,956 km
3,701 mi / 3,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IST TJV
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tanjore Air Force Base
IATA Code IST TJV
ICAO Code LTFM VOTJ
City Istanbul Thanjavur
Country Turkey India
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 325 ft 253 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 10.720000, 79.100000

Istanbul (IST) to Thanjavur (TJV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tanjore Air Force Base (TJV) in Thanjavur, India is 5,956 kilometers (3,701 miles / 3,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 India. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:08 in Istanbul, it's 05:38 in Thanjavur.

The return flight from Thanjavur (TJV) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). 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 Tanjore Air Force Base (TJV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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