HAM
Hamburg
Germany
1,957 km
1,216 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,957 km
1,216 mi / 1,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
127°
southeast

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HAM IST
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code HAM IST
ICAO Code EDDH LTFM
City Hamburg Istanbul
Country Germany Turkey
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 53 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 41.280000, 28.750000

Hamburg (HAM) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,957 kilometers (1,216 miles / 1,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Germany 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 12:50 in Hamburg, it's 14:50 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 321° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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