IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,143 km
710 miles
KUT
Kutaisi
Georgia
Distance
1,143 km
710 mi / 617 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
80°
east

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IST KUT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kopitnari Airport
IATA Code IST KUT
ICAO Code LTFM UGKO
City Istanbul Kutaisi
Country Turkey Georgia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation 325 ft 223 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 42.180000, 42.480000

Istanbul (IST) to Kutaisi (KUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kopitnari Airport (KUT) in Kutaisi, Georgia is 1,143 kilometers (710 miles / 617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:51 in Istanbul, it's 20:51 in Kutaisi.

The return flight from Kutaisi (KUT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Kopitnari Airport (KUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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