Munich to Istanbul

Flight distance, time and route map · MUC → SAW

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance1,610 km1,000 miles · 869 nautical miles
Flight time
about 2 h 30 min direct, estimated
Heading
south-east 114° at departure
From
Munich Airport Germany
Type
International · medium-haul
Istanbul to Munich
Mosques and Galata tower over the Bosphorus
Destination

Istanbul

Mosques and Galata tower over the Bosphorus

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Questions

How far is Munich from Istanbul by plane?

The great-circle distance between Munich Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 1,610 km (1,000 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Munich to Istanbul?

About 2 h 30 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Munich heading south-east (114°) on the shortest path.

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