IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,015 km
3,738 miles
ZYL
Sylhet
Bangladesh
Distance
6,015 km
3,738 mi / 3,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
87°
east

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IST ZYL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Osmany International Airport
IATA Code IST ZYL
ICAO Code LTFM VGSY
City Istanbul Sylhet
Country Turkey Bangladesh
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 325 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 24.960000, 91.870000

Istanbul (IST) to Sylhet (ZYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Osmany International Airport (ZYL) in Sylhet, Bangladesh is 6,015 kilometers (3,738 miles / 3,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 Bangladesh. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:41 in Istanbul, it's 12:41 in Sylhet. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sylhet (ZYL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 304° (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 Osmany International Airport (ZYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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