Distance From Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome to İstanbul Airport

The distance from Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome () to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 3966 miles or 6382 kilometers or 3444 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 Nuwara Eliya ( Sri Lanka ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nuwara Eliya and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 9 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 9 hours 7 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 • - IST

Kilometers		6382 km
Statute Miles		3966 miles
Nautical Miles		3444 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 7 minutes

Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - to IST Flight Path

Location of Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nuwara Eliya to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IST

Time difference between Nuwara Eliya (Sri Lanka) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Nuwara Eliya.

Location	Local Time
Nuwara Eliya (Sri Lanka)	2026-08-05, 21:27:57 +0530
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-08-05, 18:57:57 +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

Nuwara Eliya (Lake Gregory) Waterdrome ( / ) Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Destination

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