Distance From Sitiawan Airport to İstanbul Airport, SWY - IST Distance

The distance from Sitiawan Airport (SWY) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 5092 miles or 8195 kilometers or 4422 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 Sitiawan ( Malaysia ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sitiawan and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 11 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sitiawan Airport, Sitiawan, Malaysia to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 11 hours 42 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 • SWY - IST

Kilometers		8195 km
Statute Miles		5092 miles
Nautical Miles		4422 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 42 minutes

Sitiawan Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - SWY to IST Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sitiawan, Malaysia and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SWY - IST

Time difference between Sitiawan (Malaysia) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 5 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 5 Hours behind Sitiawan.

Location	Local Time
Sitiawan (Malaysia)	2026-04-01, 22:30:07 +08
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-04-01, 17:30:07 +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

Sitiawan Airport (SWY / WMBA) Sitiawan, Malaysia

Destination

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