ELG
El Golea Airport
Algeria
2,604 km
1,618 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,604 km
1,618 mi / 1,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
56°
northeast

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ELG IST
Airport Name El Golea Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ELG IST
ICAO Code DAUE LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country Algeria Turkey
Timezone Africa/Algiers Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,306 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 30.570000, 2.860000 41.280000, 28.750000

El Golea Airport (ELG) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Golea Airport (ELG) in El Golea Airport, Algeria to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,604 kilometers (1,618 miles / 1,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Algeria 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 07:21 in El Golea Airport, it's 09:21 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to El Golea Airport (ELG) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 El Golea Airport (ELG) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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