CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
1,977 km
1,229 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,977 km
1,229 mi / 1,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
137°
southeast

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CPH IST
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CPH IST
ICAO Code EKCH LTFM
City Copenhagen Istanbul
Country Denmark Turkey
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 17 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 41.280000, 28.750000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,977 kilometers (1,229 miles / 1,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 Denmark 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 11:59 in Copenhagen, it's 13:59 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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