AER
Sochi
Russia
951 km
591 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
951 km
591 mi / 514 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

AER IST
Airport Name Sochi International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code AER IST
ICAO Code URSS LTFM
City Sochi Istanbul
Country Russia Turkey
Timezone Europe/Moscow Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 89 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 43.450000, 39.960000 41.280000, 28.750000

Sochi (AER) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sochi International Airport (AER) in Sochi, Russia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 951 kilometers (591 miles / 514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Russia with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:03 in Sochi, it's 19:03 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Sochi (AER) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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