ALY
Alexandria
Egypt
1,128 km
701 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,128 km
701 mi / 609 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

ALY IST
Airport Name El Nouzha Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ALY IST
ICAO Code HEAX LTFM
City Alexandria Istanbul
Country Egypt Turkey
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation -6 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, 29.950000 41.280000, 28.750000

Alexandria (ALY) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,128 kilometers (701 miles / 609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Egypt with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:07 in Alexandria, it's 21:07 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Alexandria (ALY) follows a heading of 174° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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