ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
2,161 km
1,343 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,161 km
1,343 mi / 1,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ELQ IST
Airport Name Gassim Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ELQ IST
ICAO Code OEGS LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country Saudi Arabia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 2,126 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 41.280000, 28.750000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,161 kilometers (1,343 miles / 1,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:29 in Gassim Airport, it's 13:29 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,801 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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