IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,550 km
2,827 miles
NSK
Norilsk
Russia
Distance
4,550 km
2,827 mi / 2,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
27°
north northeast

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IST NSK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Norilsk-Alykel Airport
IATA Code IST NSK
ICAO Code LTFM UOOO
City Istanbul Norilsk
Country Turkey Russia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Elevation 325 ft 574 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 69.310000, 87.330000

Istanbul (IST) to Norilsk (NSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Norilsk-Alykel Airport (NSK) in Norilsk, Russia is 4,550 kilometers (2,827 miles / 2,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Russia. 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 13:25 in Istanbul, it's 17:25 in Norilsk. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Norilsk (NSK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Norilsk-Alykel Airport (NSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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