ETZ
Metz / Nancy
France
1,952 km
1,213 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,952 km
1,213 mi / 1,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Paris
Heading
108°
east southeast

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ETZ IST
Airport Name Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ETZ IST
ICAO Code LFJL LTFM
City Metz / Nancy Istanbul
Country France Turkey
Timezone Europe/Paris Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 870 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 48.980000, 6.250000 41.280000, 28.750000

Metz / Nancy (ETZ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) in Metz / Nancy, France to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,952 kilometers (1,213 miles / 1,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 France 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 20:01 in Metz / Nancy, it's 22:01 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Metz / Nancy (ETZ) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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