# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Saravane (VNA)

> 7,843 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,843 km / 4,873 mi / 4,235 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 86° (east)
- **Return heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Laos
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 16:36 in Istanbul, it's 20:36 in Saravane)
- **Elevation difference**: 249 ft (VNA 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

### [Saravane Airport (VNA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vna-saravane-saravane-airport/1ef266df-f29a-6ae8-95bb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saravane, Laos
- ICAO: VLSV
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- Coordinates: 15.710000, 106.410000
- Elevation: 574 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 16:36 in Istanbul, it's 20:36 in Saravane.
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)
- [Saravane Airport (VNA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vna-saravane-saravane-airport/1ef266df-f29a-6ae8-95bb-06bb2780ed98)
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