IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,428 km
2,130 miles
KQT
Kurgan-Tyube
Tajikistan
Distance
3,428 km
2,130 mi / 1,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
83°
east

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IST KQT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Qurghonteppa International Airport
IATA Code IST KQT
ICAO Code LTFM UTDT
City Istanbul Kurgan-Tyube
Country Turkey Tajikistan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation 325 ft 1,473 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 37.870000, 68.860000

Istanbul (IST) to Kurgan-Tyube (KQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Qurghonteppa International Airport (KQT) in Kurgan-Tyube, Tajikistan is 3,428 kilometers (2,130 miles / 1,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:19 in Istanbul, it's 17:19 in Kurgan-Tyube.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,148 feet between the two airports. Qurghonteppa International Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kurgan-Tyube (KQT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 289° (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 Qurghonteppa International Airport (KQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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