IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,589 km
2,230 miles
NEJ
Nejjo
Ethiopia
Distance
3,589 km
2,230 mi / 1,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
168°
south southeast

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IST NEJ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Nejjo Airport
IATA Code IST NEJ
ICAO Code LTFM HANJ
City Istanbul Nejjo
Country Turkey Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 325 ft 6,150 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 9.550000, 35.470000

Istanbul (IST) to Nejjo (NEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Nejjo Airport (NEJ) in Nejjo, Ethiopia is 3,589 kilometers (2,230 miles / 1,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:57 in Istanbul, it's 17:57 in Nejjo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,825 feet between the two airports. Nejjo Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nejjo (NEJ) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Nejjo Airport (NEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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