IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,744 km
1,084 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
1,744 km
1,084 mi / 942 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
243°
west southwest

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IST WAX
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code IST WAX
ICAO Code LTFM HLZW
City Istanbul Zuwara
Country Turkey Libya
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 325 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 32.950000, 12.020000

Istanbul (IST) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 1,744 kilometers (1,084 miles / 942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Libya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:17 in Istanbul, it's 09:17 in Zuwara.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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