IST
Istanbul
Turkey
505 km
314 miles
JKL
Kalymnos Island
Greece
Distance
505 km
314 mi / 273 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
199°
south southwest

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IST JKL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kalymnos Airport
IATA Code IST JKL
ICAO Code LTFM LGKY
City Istanbul Kalymnos Island
Country Turkey Greece
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Athens
Elevation 325 ft 771 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 36.960000, 26.940000

Istanbul (IST) to Kalymnos Island (JKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kalymnos Airport (JKL) in Kalymnos Island, Greece is 505 kilometers (314 miles / 273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:57 in Istanbul, it's 18:57 in Kalymnos Island.

The return flight from Kalymnos Island (JKL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 17° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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