IST
Istanbul
Turkey
635 km
394 miles
KSO
Kastoria
Greece
Distance
635 km
394 mi / 343 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
264°
west

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IST KSO
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kastoria National Airport
IATA Code IST KSO
ICAO Code LTFM LGKA
City Istanbul Kastoria
Country Turkey Greece
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Athens
Elevation 325 ft 2,167 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 40.450000, 21.280000

Istanbul (IST) to Kastoria (KSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kastoria National Airport (KSO) in Kastoria, Greece is 635 kilometers (394 miles / 343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 20:40 in Istanbul, it's 19:40 in Kastoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,842 feet between the two airports. Kastoria National Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Kastoria (KSO) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Kastoria National Airport (KSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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