CJL
Chitral
Pakistan
3,751 km
2,331 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
3,751 km
2,331 mi / 2,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CJL IST
Airport Name Chitral Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CJL IST
ICAO Code OPCH LTFM
City Chitral Istanbul
Country Pakistan Turkey
Timezone Asia/Karachi Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 4,920 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 35.890000, 71.800000 41.280000, 28.750000

Chitral (CJL) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chitral Airport (CJL) in Chitral, Pakistan to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 3,751 kilometers (2,331 miles / 2,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:35 in Chitral, it's 11:35 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,595 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Chitral Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Chitral (CJL) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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