# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Mahendranagar (XMG)

> 4,797 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,797 km / 2,981 mi / 2,590 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 90° (east)
- **Return heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: +2.75h (When it's 07:20 in Istanbul, it's 10:05 in Mahendranagar)
- **Elevation difference**: 325 ft (XMG 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

### [Mahendranagar Airport (XMG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xmg-mahendranagar-mahendranagar-airport/1ef266df-f31c-6e30-851c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mahendranagar, Nepal
- ICAO: VNMN
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 28.960000, 80.150000
- Elevation: 650 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 07:20 in Istanbul, it's 10:05 in Mahendranagar.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mahendranagar Airport (XMG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xmg-mahendranagar-mahendranagar-airport/1ef266df-f31c-6e30-851c-06bb2780ed98)
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