IST
Istanbul
Turkey
906 km
563 miles
LTK
Latakia
Syria
Distance
906 km
563 mi / 489 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

IST LTK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Bassel Al-Assad International Airport
IATA Code IST LTK
ICAO Code LTFM OSLK
City Istanbul Latakia
Country Turkey Syria
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Damascus
Elevation 325 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 35.400000, 35.950000

Istanbul (IST) to Latakia (LTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) in Latakia, Syria is 906 kilometers (563 miles / 489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:43 in Istanbul, it's 07:43 in Latakia.

The return flight from Latakia (LTK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 318° (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 Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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