Distance From Moshi Airport to İstanbul Airport, QSI - IST Distance

The distance from Moshi Airport (QSI) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 3131 miles or 5038 kilometers or 2719 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 Moshi ( Tanzania ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Moshi and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 7 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Moshi Airport, Moshi, Tanzania to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 7 hours 11 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 • QSI - IST

Kilometers		5038 km
Statute Miles		3131 miles
Nautical Miles		2719 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 11 minutes

Moshi Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - QSI to IST Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Moshi, Tanzania and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QSI - IST

Time difference between Moshi (Tanzania) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Moshi (Tanzania)	2026-03-16, 21:27:20 EAT
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-03-16, 21:27:20 +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

Moshi Airport (QSI / HTMS) Moshi, Tanzania

Destination

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