Manchester, Greater Manchester to Istanbul
3h 44m The flight from Manchester Airport (MAN) to İstanbul Airport (IST) covers 2,665 km (1,656 miles) and takes approximately 3h 44m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 108°, passing near 48.4° N, 15.0° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 4h 51m | 5h 16m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 3h 25m | 3h 50m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 2h 58m | 3h 23m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 3h 08m | 3h 33m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MAN | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Manchester Airport | İstanbul Airport |
| City | Manchester, Greater Manchester | Istanbul |
| Country | United Kingdom | Turkey |
| ICAO | EGCC | LTFM |
| Coordinates | 53.3494, -2.2795 | 41.2749, 28.7321 |
| Elevation | 257 ft | 325 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester to Istanbul?
A non-stop flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3h 44m. The great-circle distance is 2,665 km (1,656 miles, 1,439 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 108°.
How far is Manchester, Greater Manchester from Istanbul?
2,665 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,656 miles or 1,439 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MAN and IST?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 2,665 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Manchester, Greater Manchester
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.