AAW
Abbottabad
Pakistan
3,947 km
2,453 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
3,947 km
2,453 mi / 2,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AAW IST
Airport Name Abbottabad Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code AAW IST
ICAO Code OPAB LTFM
City Abbottabad Istanbul
Country Pakistan Turkey
Timezone Asia/Karachi Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 4,072 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 34.200000, 73.250000 41.280000, 28.750000

Abbottabad (AAW) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abbottabad Airport (AAW) in Abbottabad, Pakistan to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 3,947 kilometers (2,453 miles / 2,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Pakistan with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:33 in Abbottabad, it's 17:33 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,747 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Abbottabad Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Abbottabad (AAW) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abbottabad Airport (AAW) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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