GIB
Gibraltar
GI
2,993 km
1,860 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,993 km
1,860 mi / 1,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIB IST
Airport Name Gibraltar Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GIB IST
ICAO Code LXGB LTFM
City Gibraltar Istanbul
Country GI Turkey
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 15 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 36.150000, -5.350000 41.280000, 28.750000

Gibraltar (GIB) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,993 kilometers (1,860 miles / 1,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:08 in Gibraltar, it's 16:08 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Gibraltar (GIB) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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