Distance From Moabi Airport to İstanbul Airport, MGX - IST Distance

The distance from Moabi Airport (MGX) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 3222 miles or 5185 kilometers or 2798 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 Moabi ( Gabon ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Moabi and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 7 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Moabi Airport, Moabi, Gabon to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 7 hours 24 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 • MGX - IST

Kilometers		5185 km
Statute Miles		3222 miles
Nautical Miles		2798 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 24 minutes

Moabi Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - MGX to IST Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Moabi, Gabon and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Moabi, Gabon and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MGX - IST

Time difference between Moabi (Gabon) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 2 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 2 Hours ahead of Moabi.

Location	Local Time
Moabi (Gabon)	2026-03-17, 14:28:26 WAT
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-03-17, 16:28:26 +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

Moabi Airport (MGX / FOGI) Moabi, Gabon

Destination

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