AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
2,591 km
1,610 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,591 km
1,610 mi / 1,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
322°
northwest

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AKH IST
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Istanbul Airport
IATA Code AKH IST
ICAO Code OEPS LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country Saudi Arabia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,651 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 41.280000, 28.750000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,591 kilometers (1,610 miles / 1,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:42 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 21:42 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,326 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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