Distance From Vijayawada Airport to İstanbul Airport, VGA - IST Distance

The distance from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 3517 miles or 5659 kilometers or 3054 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 Gannavaram ( India ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gannavaram and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 8 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vijayawada Airport, Gannavaram, India to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 8 hours 5 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 • VGA - IST

Kilometers		5659 km
Statute Miles		3517 miles
Nautical Miles		3054 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 5 minutes

Vijayawada Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - VGA to IST Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gannavaram, India and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VGA - IST

Time difference between Gannavaram (India) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Gannavaram.

Location	Local Time
Gannavaram (India)	2026-10-28, 12:19:52 IST
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-10-28, 09:49:52 +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

Vijayawada Airport (VGA / VOBZ) Gannavaram, India

Destination

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