IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,560 km
4,076 miles
VBC
Mandalay
Myanmar
Distance
6,560 km
4,076 mi / 3,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
87°
east

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IST VBC
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Chanmyathazi Airport
IATA Code IST VBC
ICAO Code LTFM VYCZ
City Istanbul Mandalay
Country Turkey Myanmar
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Yangon
Elevation 325 ft 252 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 21.940000, 96.090000

Istanbul (IST) to Mandalay (VBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Chanmyathazi Airport (VBC) in Mandalay, Myanmar is 6,560 kilometers (4,076 miles / 3,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:39 in Istanbul, it's 11:09 in Mandalay. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mandalay (VBC) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 306° (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 Chanmyathazi Airport (VBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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