IST
Istanbul
Turkey
746 km
464 miles
KIT
Kithira Island
Greece
Distance
746 km
464 mi / 403 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
224°
southwest

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IST KIT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kithira Airport
IATA Code IST KIT
ICAO Code LTFM LGKC
City Istanbul Kithira Island
Country Turkey Greece
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Athens
Elevation 325 ft 1,045 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 36.270000, 23.020000

Istanbul (IST) to Kithira Island (KIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kithira Airport (KIT) in Kithira Island, Greece is 746 kilometers (464 miles / 403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 20:16 in Istanbul, it's 19:16 in Kithira Island.

The return flight from Kithira Island (KIT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 40° (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 Kithira Airport (KIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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