CHQ
Souda
Greece
754 km
469 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
754 km
469 mi / 407 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHQ IST
Airport Name Chania International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CHQ IST
ICAO Code LGSA LTFM
City Souda Istanbul
Country Greece Turkey
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 490 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 35.530000, 24.150000 41.280000, 28.750000

Souda (CHQ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chania International Airport (CHQ) in Souda, Greece to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 754 kilometers (469 miles / 407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Greece 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 19:37 in Souda, it's 20:37 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Souda (CHQ) follows a heading of 214° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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