# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Antsalova (WAQ)

> 6,867 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,867 km / 4,267 mi / 3,708 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 163° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 347° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Madagascar
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 22:34 in Istanbul, it's 22:34 in Antsalova)
- **Elevation difference**: 226 ft (WAQ 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

### [Antsalova Airport (WAQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/waq-antsalova-antsalova-airport/1ef266de-db82-67a8-8d35-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Antsalova, Madagascar
- ICAO: FMMG
- Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
- Coordinates: -18.700000, 44.610000
- Elevation: 551 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.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Antsalova Airport (WAQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/waq-antsalova-antsalova-airport/1ef266de-db82-67a8-8d35-06bb2780ed98)
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