AKT
RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus
831 km
517 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
831 km
517 mi / 449 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKT IST
Airport Name RAF Akrotiri Istanbul Airport
IATA Code AKT IST
ICAO Code LCRA LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country Cyprus Turkey
Timezone Asia/Nicosia Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 76 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 32.990000 41.280000, 28.750000

RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 831 kilometers (517 miles / 449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Cyprus 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 11:16 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 12:16 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to RAF Akrotiri (AKT) follows a heading of 152° (south 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 RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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