GOB
Goba
Ethiopia
3,969 km
2,466 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
3,969 km
2,466 mi / 2,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GOB IST
Airport Name Robe Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GOB IST
ICAO Code HAGB LTFM
City Goba Istanbul
Country Ethiopia Turkey
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 7,892 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 7.020000, 40.000000 41.280000, 28.750000

Goba (GOB) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Robe Airport (GOB) in Goba, Ethiopia to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 3,969 kilometers (2,466 miles / 2,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Ethiopia with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:47 in Goba, it's 19:47 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,567 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Robe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Goba (GOB) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Robe Airport (GOB) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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