IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,503 km
934 miles
KIK
Kirkuk
Iraq
Distance
1,503 km
934 mi / 811 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IST KIK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kirkuk Air Base
IATA Code IST KIK
ICAO Code LTFM ORKK
City Istanbul Kirkuk
Country Turkey Iraq
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 325 ft 1,061 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 35.470000, 44.350000

Istanbul (IST) to Kirkuk (KIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) in Kirkuk, Iraq is 1,503 kilometers (934 miles / 811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Iraq. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:21 in Istanbul, it's 22:21 in Kirkuk.

The return flight from Kirkuk (KIK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 300° (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 Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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