IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,435 km
892 miles
NAJ
Nakhchivan
Azerbaijan
Distance
1,435 km
892 mi / 775 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
94°
east

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IST NAJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Nakhchivan Airport
IATA Code IST NAJ
ICAO Code LTFM UBBN
City Istanbul Nakhchivan
Country Turkey Azerbaijan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Baku
Elevation 325 ft 2,863 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 39.190000, 45.460000

Istanbul (IST) to Nakhchivan (NAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Nakhchivan Airport (NAJ) in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan is 1,435 kilometers (892 miles / 775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:34 in Istanbul, it's 05:34 in Nakhchivan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,538 feet between the two airports. Nakhchivan Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Nakhchivan (NAJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 285° (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 Nakhchivan Airport (NAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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