FBD
Faizabad
Afghanistan
3,594 km
2,233 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
3,594 km
2,233 mi / 1,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FBD IST
Airport Name Faizabad Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FBD IST
ICAO Code OAFZ LTFM
City Faizabad Istanbul
Country Afghanistan Turkey
Timezone Asia/Kabul Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 3,872 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 37.120000, 70.520000 41.280000, 28.750000

Faizabad (FBD) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faizabad Airport (FBD) in Faizabad, Afghanistan to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 3,594 kilometers (2,233 miles / 1,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 16:36 in Faizabad, it's 15:06 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,547 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Faizabad Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Faizabad (FBD) follows a heading of 83° (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 Faizabad Airport (FBD) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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