Distance From Makin Island Airport to İstanbul Airport, MTK - IST Distance

The distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 8620 miles or 13873 kilometers or 7486 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Makin Island ( Kiribati ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makin Island and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 19 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makin Island Airport, Makin Island, Kiribati to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 19 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MTK - IST

Kilometers		13873 km
Statute Miles		8620 miles
Nautical Miles		7486 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 49 minutes

Makin Island Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - MTK to IST Flight Path

Location of Makin Island Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Makin Island to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Makin Island, Kiribati and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Makin Island, Kiribati and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MTK - IST

Time difference between Makin Island (Kiribati) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 9 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 9 Hours behind Makin Island.

Location	Local Time
Makin Island (Kiribati)	2026-03-18, 00:20:12 +12
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-03-17, 15:20:12 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Makin Island Airport (MTK / NGMN) Makin Island, Kiribati

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey