IST
Istanbul
Turkey
2,806 km
1,744 miles
KER
Kerman
Iran
Distance
2,806 km
1,744 mi / 1,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IST KER
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kerman Airport
IATA Code IST KER
ICAO Code LTFM OIKK
City Istanbul Kerman
Country Turkey Iran
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tehran
Elevation 325 ft 5,741 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 30.270000, 56.950000

Istanbul (IST) to Kerman (KER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kerman Airport (KER) in Kerman, Iran is 2,806 kilometers (1,744 miles / 1,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:38 in Istanbul, it's 18:08 in Kerman.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,416 feet between the two airports. Kerman Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kerman (KER) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kerman Airport (KER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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