ELF
El Fasher
Sudan
3,095 km
1,923 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
3,095 km
1,923 mi / 1,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
north

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ELF IST
Airport Name El Fasher Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ELF IST
ICAO Code HSFS LTFM
City El Fasher Istanbul
Country Sudan Turkey
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 2,393 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 13.610000, 25.320000 41.280000, 28.750000

El Fasher (ELF) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Fasher Airport (ELF) in El Fasher, Sudan to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 3,095 kilometers (1,923 miles / 1,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Sudan 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 12:44 in El Fasher, it's 13:44 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,068 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than El Fasher Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to El Fasher (ELF) follows a heading of 187° (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 Fasher Airport (ELF) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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