FAH
Farah
Afghanistan
3,114 km
1,935 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
3,114 km
1,935 mi / 1,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FAH IST
Airport Name Farah Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FAH IST
ICAO Code OAFR LTFM
City Farah Istanbul
Country Afghanistan Turkey
Timezone Asia/Kabul Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 3,083 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 32.370000, 62.180000 41.280000, 28.750000

Farah (FAH) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farah Airport (FAH) in Farah, Afghanistan to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 3,114 kilometers (1,935 miles / 1,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:33 in Farah, it's 23:03 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,758 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Farah Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Farah (FAH) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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